Do we have grounds to request an appeal or retrial due to ineffective assistance of counsel?

As my colleagues have pointed out, getting the "Strike" offense dismissed is more important than not telling you the DA added a battery count that...

How do I file a 1385 for felony dismissal?

PC 1385 is a Motion made by the DA to Dismiss a case in the "Interests of Justice" and is done before you plead guilty. Therefore, as Mr. Finnecy...

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When is a debt for criminal restitution incurred?

If the fraud occurred before the marriage, it is probably not a community debt unless you got to enjoy the fruits of his illegal enterprise, such...

DA's office asked to refund a few business money transactions back to the customers, which I did.

Your question raises more questions. First of all, has a case against you already been filed? Has your attorney made an appearance in court? If...

Which evidence code section allows for taking a judicial notice of Bankruptc in a civil case? Thanks.

Are you trying to ask the Judge in a criminal case to take Judicial Notice of the bankruptcy file? If it is relevant to the criminal case you can...

Can I sue this man for harassment?

You should have yourself added to the restraining order. If his father is making any type of threats, report him to the police for PC 422. It...

Sounds like the judge just terminated his probation and maxed him out for warranting. His release date will likely be moved up depending upon what...

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Most courts would love to have your money instead of you cleaning up the freeway in an orange jump suit! However, usually the option is to pay the...

If you are released from jail, without posting bail, you should have either received a citation with a court date on it or a "Detention Only"...

Are pre-existing documents, summaries, witness statements, narratives, etc. provided to the District Attorney discoverable?

Forget subpoenaing the DA, they won't give information out unless they file a case against you. However, if you have an attorney in the...