Howdo I know which criminal defense attorney is the right one?

There are plenty including myself on this board who practice primarily in Los Angeles County. Most LA County practitioners are familiar with most,...

Should I be hiring a lawyer? Is there anything I can do to lessen the charges?

You definitely need to hire an attorney. You will not be eligible for Prop 36 for the drug charge because of the DUI. You also risk losing your...

Possess. w/ intent- Gf sentenced 3 yrs 8 mos prison time to serve in cnty. Who do I write for reconsideration of sentence? SB109

Do you mean AB 109? That's realignment from state prison to county jail. You can't just write a letter of reconsideration of sentence to someone....

If there is no evidence why are they keeping him?

If they have probable cause to believe your boyfriend committed the crime, they can hold him. Seth Weinstein, Esq. Los Angeles Criminal...

Where were the keys located? If they were in the ignition or in your hand, the fight will be tougher. If not, then there is a good possibility of a...

My husband was arrested for a PC273.5(A). His court date is on May 13,2013. What might happen?

It depends on whether the charge is a misdemeanor or felony, the criminal history of your husband, the injuries to the girl, if a weapon was used,...

Hi, I shoplifted for the first time ever and got caught. I have a notice to appear with 484 (A) PC Petty Theft.

This is a misdemeanor offense. It will be assigned to Van Nuys Department 101 if it occurred in Woodland Hills. The City Attorney's Office will...

How can I get criminal protective order modified from no contact to peaceful contact or can I get it lifted altogether?

His attorney needs to explain a good legal reason to the DA/CA why the Protective Order should be made a Level I. His attorney then needs to...

Whats going to happen ?

It's too difficult to answer this question without knowing certain information. How much did you possess? Were you dealing in plain view? What is...

No providing there was no accident. Seth Weinstein, Esq. Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney (310) 707-7131 www.sethweinsteinlaw.com