The police must believe that you knew he was unlicensed when you allowed him to drive the car. That entitles them to a (punitive) 30 day hold. ...

I need a lawyer to handle a sentence modification hearing for my son who is serving 12 years for top tier manslaughter.

Unless you have a viable claim of ineffective assistance of counsel, this is an uphill battle. The courts are typically very reluctant to set...

You have the absolute right to have an attorney present at ANY type of hearing conducted by any branch of government.

How to get a judge to drop a seat belt ticket? It was my first ticket ever it was completely unfair and I need help fighting it.

Sit in the car with the shirt and the seat belt on. Have someone photograph you. If it doesn't stand out in the photo, take the photo with you to...

I was pulled over driving on suspended license. What am I looking at for this offense? Jail time? Fine?

You are looking at potential jail time, a fine, and probation. Particularly if the suspension was for a DUI. If for some other reason, a good...

Can I sue the state of CA DOJ for misassociating someone else's criminal record with me?

State law claims (defamation, false imprisonment, negligence) all require the filing of a tort claim within six months of the injury before you can...

Is the latest your are able to file an appeal strictly 60 days?

The time to file a notice of appeal is within 60 days of sentencing, PERIOD. This is jurisdictional. However, there are other "appellate" remedies...

Are county jails allowed to give an inmates transfer date to prison?

They are not prohibited by law from doing so, but most sheriff's departments have security policies that make them not give out such information.

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Can you be arrested for not carrying ID?

You can be detained if the police have probable cause. If you are detained, and cannot present identification, they can take you to the station...

Do I have grounds to sue the county that I live in because My disabled son was molested and the man who did it wasn't charged

You cannot sue for a prosecutorial decision not to prosecute unless you have evidence of actual corruption in the decision. From what you are...