Help - Need a Low-Cost Criminal Defense Attorney for Misdemeanor and Help Learning Charges Pending

I see you are in LA County. Assuming the case is in LA County, the first question is whether the case is a felony, misdemeanor or infraction. You...

Should I plea 'Not Guilty'?

If I were in your situation and I were offered an infraction and a small fine, I would take it for the simple reason that it wouldn't be...

Should I bring a lawyer with me to answer some questions in a possible ongoing investigation, should I be concerned?

Yes and Yes. You should NEVER go answering questions without bringing a lawyer. And if you bring a lawyer, he/she should advise you to invoke...

Voluntary intoxication is a defense to a specific intent crime. The burden of proving affirmative defenses is on the defendant. It is not an...

I was charged with PC484 and PC666(a)

The reason they are seeking to "book" you is that TECHNICALLY that constitutes an arrest, ergo custody, ergo if you are ultimately convicted of a...

Can we remove a dismissed adult misdemeanor crime record from general public with NEW LAW?

No. An expungement simply adds the entry "dismissed pursuant to 1203.4" to the record. Misdemeanor records in California are for life, with a few...

Failure to be at Temporary restraining oder hearing after I returned to the home invited by petitioner.saying he dropped the R.

The TRO is a TEMPORARY order. You are entitled to a full hearing on the issuance of a permanent order. That will be your opportunity to talk to the...

Illigal search and seizer help please!

An officer can pat you down to search for weapons for "officer safety". That search is limited to feeling for objects that are potentially weapons....

What are my rights in defending a restraining order that I was served by my wife who I lived with?

Unfortunately, the system is very tilted in favor of the petitioner (complaining party). The issue for the court at the hearing on the restraining...