How do I petition the court to correct an illegal sentencing

There is nothing you can do. If a notice of appeal was filed within 60 days of the judgment, the issue can be addressed on appeal. An appeal...

If the bank has the title can I still salvage my vehicle?

If the bank loan was not paid in full, the bank is fully within their rights not to turn over the title. Normally, when a car is totaled, the...

Would 480 pc be eligible for prop47?

The sections of the Penal Code and Health and Safety Code eligible for Prop 47 are: The six sections of the Penal Code that are now a misdemeanor...

When should a person file for bankruptcy

You need to consult with experienced bankruptcy counsel in the Sacramento area to get a good answer to your question. Bring all of your debts and...

Should my husband keep his private attorney assigned by court or should he switch to a public defender?

Although most public defenders are good criminal defense attorneys, they have too many cases to handle to concentrate on your husband's case the...

Do not plead guilty at the arraignment. If convicted of a felony, you could be deported. You need an experienced criminal defense attorney and an...

The question of whether criminal charges should be filed or not rests in the sole discretion of the district attorney's office. As far as I know,...

I was already 75% backed out of my drive way in the lane when a car speeding trying to make the amber light. hit me

The problem is that such a backing movement should only be done when it is safe to do so. Without witnesses, it is your word against the other...

How does a lawyer get money from a case that involves an uninsured motorist?

Proposition 213, which is now California Civil Code Section 3333.4, provides that if you do not have auto insurance and are in an accident, you...

Is there any attoney that works probono

The only pro bono criminal defense attorneys work for the public defenders office. If you cannot afford to hire private counsel, the public...