I got a drug related felony when I was 16, but got my records sealed (as I was underage). Can I join the military

I would suggest making an appointment with a recruiter and talking with them in depth about your situation since they will know what you need to...

I have to present myself to trial to testify against my boyfriend. Would I get in any trouble if I don't show up?

Only if they personally served you with a subpoena or you acknowledged receiving one that may have been sent in the mail. ...

Confidential informant

I agree with the others...it will all depend on how good the information is that you provide. http://orangecounty.criminallaw.com

PC 187 (A) and PC 273 (AB) do each one of these charges carry a 25 to life sentence? Are there many variations with sentencing?

The 187 is 25 to life and a judge can't change the charge. The only option is to get the DA to change it.

Who do I call for a case where the charges might or might not have been dropped?

Most of the time you can check online. If you were arrested in Riverside County (since you posted this question from there) check this site...

It doesn't sound like this would go anywhere. If police or Costco contact you again.. do not talk to them. At that point you ...

If you plead to a theft misdemeanor, it will stay on your record and will have a long lasting negative impact on your life. Try to obtain a...

How many days is it to appeal a federal sentence?

I would suggest consulting with an experienced federal appellate attorney who can go over all of the facts with your friend to determine if filing...

If my preliminary hearing is in 5 days but I want to change my lawyer, what can I do?

Yes you can reschedule, but I suggest you have names of attorneys you have consulted so the judge knows you "good cause" in requesting the...

My brother has been acussed of aggravated sexual assault

Has he been charged? If so, he needs to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney and needs to be told not to talk to ...