The first court date is called attorney and plea. You need to show up if you don't hire an attorney before the hearing. At the hearing, the court...

In a DUI case, I usually provide the court with the client's declaration (personal statement signed under penalty of perjury). The declaration will...

This is one of those gray areas . My instinct would be to say you do not need to disclose; situations like these are the exact intent and spirit of...

I have 2 felonies back in 1997 no violence drug and gun possession. Is there anything I can do to clear or lessen these charges?

Since you served a prison sentence, you are not eligible for a dismissal under Penal Code section 1203.4, an "expungement". However, because you...

Friend (18) Driving and stopped by CHP, ultimately charged with 11360 (A) HS, 11359 HS, 11350 (A) HS, HS23152 (E) VC

There are a lot of questions here, so I will only take a shot at one. Yes, the officer smelling marijuana, or burnt marijuana in the car, or...

Inmate clemency

I presume you are speaking about clemency in a federal case, because there are not really any existing processes in state cases. The United States...

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Public defenders are great attorneys, most of the time (just like private attorneys). The issue with a public defender is that you never know who...

How long will judge give me to grand theft

Sounds like a very fact specific question that can only be answered by reviewing the charges and specific facts of the case, which should not be...

Can you call witnesses to court after trial to find out what the police told them?

Mr. Finnecy is correct, the best place to deal with who talked to who, or manipulation, is on the witness stand through direct or...

I just got terminated from my job after my background came back. I have a petty theft infraction. What now ?

An infraction is not a felony or a misdemeanor, and is the lowest level of a criminal penalty, requiring only a fine. What can you do to fight it?...

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