If i want to pull my plea and seek private counsel how do i go about doing that?

There are only a few reasons a court will recognize in order to successfully withdraw a plea. If those circumstances exist, your attorney will...

Your friend should obtain a free consultation from a defense attorney to see what can be done to protect his interests. In these situations it's...

Immigration/criminal attorney needed?

Most quality criminal defense or immigration attorneys I know handle either area exclusively, and try not to spread themselves too thinly by trying...

Has anyone successfully negotiated an 1170(d) Sentence Modification?

You should contact the attorney who handled her case to see what, if anything, can be done to get her released earlier. Credit for the five months...

Your little brother's first court date is an arraignment, where the Court will let him know what his formal charges are, set future court dates to...

Can the police reopen a case you had as a minor even tho you served your time?

There's a difference between the police and prosecutors. Police may make inquiries and question you about old cases, even if they were adjudicated...

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I was wondering how much jail time or what my boyfriend is looking at with his charges?

It's hard to say how much time your boyfriend is looking at because the felony burglary charges are treated differently depending on whether or not...

Two strikes, just picked up DUID charge?

Trafficking heroin is not a "strike" in California. Also, most DUIs are misdemeanors, which means even if your friend has prior strikes it should...

What is a usual sentence in california for felony unlawful posession of stolen motorcycle and mistemeanor reckless evading with

The sentence received depends heavily upon the facts of the case and the personal history of the defendant. Possession of stolen property could...

Your brother is being charged with violating Penal Code section 211, robbing another person. It is a strike and a conviction could result in a...