Will I have to go to court or wait for charges to be filed?

First, you have a right to a lawyer, and in most jurisdictions, if you cannot afford one the court will appoint a lawyer at the first court...

Extradition

Probably not. But they may. The solution, if you are looking for one, is to have a lawyer recall the misdemeanor warrants in California so that...

The sentencing document you obtained from court is the final court order and can be referred to as "the disposition." There is no probably no court...

Termination of early probation

Your chances are good if you can show that doing so would be in the interests of justice. Meaning your reasons for terminating probation have to be...

Pursuant to Penal Code Section 490.1, where the value of money/property taken does not exceed $50.00, the case may be charged as a misdemeanor or...

Can I be convicted of PC 653(m) misdemeanor case from a year ago if my wife (victim) refuses to testify because we reconciled?

Thankfully, under the landmark case of Gideon v. Wainwright, 372 U.S. 335, you have a right to a lawyer, and if you cannot afford one, the court...

I have court Thur. at 130, (arraignment) and don't have an attorney. I need to hire representation but don't know where to start

Don't panic. Although you don't have much time to interview and hire a lawyer, the worst thing you can do is hire the first lawyer you speak with....