First time misdemeanor for a college student: Do I need a criminal defense attorney?

It's possible an attorney can work out a civil compromise in your case. The attorney negotiates with the owner of the property for you to pay for...

One of the great mysteries of the world is the criteria DA's use in deciding whether to file on DV cases. I am often surprised. Recently had a...

How can i go pro per

Even when judges and lawyers get charged with a crime they have a lawyer. It is very unwise to represent yourself. I am a 20 year criminal...

Okay even tho he dont have bail next couet date is their a chance that he can get his case won

Possession of narcotics and firearms is a crime of possession, not title. The law does not require that you own the items, just possess. There...

Should a judge dismiss a case if the victim perjurd him self

It seems to me that if he couldn't identify them at trial it would be an acquittal, not a mistrial. Identification is a necessary element to be...

Civil demand letter for shoplifting

Stores don't always call the police on shoplifters, and it appears they didn't in your case because you said they let you go. Instead, they...

Why did i get pulled over just because i spoke with a prostitu ?

The prostitutes were undercover officers. They radioed the uniform officer and told him that you solicited sex. That's enough for probable cause....

Can you go to jail for domestic assault for breaking your girlfriend cellphone?

Well, breaking anybody's phone is vandalism and carries a potential jail time. If the phone belongs to your girlfriend then that vandalism rises...

How to defend myself against false domestic violence restraining order.

If you were never properly served then you don't have to show up. Proper service is when someone personally gives you the notice of the hearing. ...

Can you use any statement that someone mentioned anywhere out of court be used against that person in a criminal court case?

You will find the law of hearsay in the Evidence code, section 1200, et seq. The rule of hearsay is easy. However, all the exceptions to the...