What happens in my circumstance for shoplifting?

Do not pay anything at this time. Wait until you have an attorney representing you--either the public defender or a private criminal defense...

I bailed out and my co defendant couldnt because he was on parole. they gave me a court date for october while he had court yest

Each case is evaluated on its merits. Your later court date was given because you bailed out. The mere fact that it is a DA reject as to your...

If someone isn't in front of a judge within 72 hours and not released but later convicted, is there any legal remedy for this?

Weekends do not count when computing the seventy two hour requirement to be brought to court. So if a person is arrested Wednesday morning, he may...

Your uninsured motorist coverage would apply. You do not sue your company--you start a claim, and if the matter cannot be negotiated to a...

You should not try to settle the case early on yourself. An old maxim is that an attorney who represents himself has a fool for a client. Consult...

I'm being sued in Los Angeles & I want to file a counter claim. How can I do this since I don't have an attorney yet?

A counter claim or cross complaint can be filed at the same time you file your answer. An old maxim is that a lawyer who represents himself has a...

You must make a motion to the sentencing judge. You will need the approval of your probation officer, so ask him or her first. For felony...

My friend died at work and his family needs to know if this is a worker's comp claim, lawsuit against private residence or city?

This can be both workers compensation and personal injury. Workers compensation is no fault insurance, and personal injury requires negligence on...

There is no formula. Extent of injury (soft tissue or something more serious), amount of medical bills, loss of earnings if any, and property...

Car accident rear end damages $500 + fix bumper per insurance, own estimate $800/1,000. Will insurance pay $8-$10k for injuries

The statute of limitations in California is two years. In a low impact case (property damage less than $1,000.00), insurance companies do not pay...