Can I be convicted of a crime that someone with the same case have been convicted of as well?

Does your current attorney know that the actual driver has pled guilty? I've been an Orange County criminal defense attorney for years and 'don't...

Unfortunately, there is no higher court to appeal to. In Orange County, a homicide DA is assigned to review the police reports regarding the...

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I have a warrant for a felony probation violation. What can I do

You will most likely be arrested on the warrant by customs and then taken to Orange County Jail. Your violation will be heard in Department C58 in...

Someone sold a backpack that they found and a person bought it. Is the person committing a crime by keeping it?

If his sergeant gave the property to him and there was no evidence it was stolen, I don't see where the crime is. For Receiving Stolen Property, ...

Should I get a lawyer for a H&S 11360 (a) misdemeanor ticket for furnishing marijuana to another?

It's always advisable to have an attorney handle a criminal case since people generally get better results that way. If you decide to hire an...

Unfortunately, you are in the "wait and see" period. The police who took the report may decide to forward it to the OCDA's office, then it will be...

You can request a public defender when you go back to Department C5 at your next court date. The judge will have you fill out a financial...

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Judge denied me to hire private council because he wouldn't be ready for trial within 15 day what should I do ?

It is my understanding this is reversible error. This same scenario happened in Orange County several years ago and the case was reversed on appeal.

My girlfriend was accused of stealing money and threaten to pay or lose her job.

Your girlfriend needs to sit down with an experienced white collar crime attorney who would be able to ask her detailed questions directly...

Charged with felony burglary...

I'm assuming the burglary charge was at a commercial establishment and you allegedly took something less than $900? The reason the charge changed...