ESS is commonly referred to as "trading away your future for today" by defense attorneys. Clients are offered less immediate time in custody, but...

Can I get a sooner court appearance?

You can either try again to get it scheduled before you leave. If not, you have to weigh the expense of an attorney against the cost of changing...

There are 2 ways of dealing with these. First, your dad ignores the citation and throws it away. They can't issue a warrant, but they will harass...

What kind of sentence can a person get for a first time felony,, that have no poriors, not in any kind of gang?

Best asked of his lawyer since we don't know if this was a residential burglary (hence a STRIKE) or a shoplifting incident charged as a burglary. ...

What do I need to bring to a hearing at the DMV to get my license reinstated?

You have the right to request another "Interview" (they are not hearings) that you should have a lawyer with you. I would review your physician's...

Did this happen in the work place or in a relationship? Most attorneys who do this type of Defense work (civil, not criminal) work in big firms...

How does it work if someone incarcerated is being charged for conspiracy to introduction a controlled substance w/intent to sale

If he is being charged with Conspiracy, it is not necessary that they find him with drugs; just that he had some part in the planning to bring in...

When is the deadline for full disclosure from the defense?

Your anxiety is understandable; but unlike a civil trial where all evidence is exchanged prior to trial, there is no such requirement in criminal...

Can I get probation instead of jail time for a felony first offense?

First of all, the maximum for a Felony ADW (PC 245 et al) is not 2 years. Depending upon whether a gun was used, or GBI was deemed inflicted (even...

Will California license be suspended

They may, depending upon the elements required to be convicted of BUI in Arizona. If the elements are the same, since Arizona and California are...