Can a lawyer that handles misdemeanor cases take on a felony case

Yes. Your cases may stay with the same public defender or may get transferred to someone with the necessary experience to handle them. The felony...

Is it legal for san diego county sheriff to leave temporary civil harrasment order on front door, without me answering door?

Is it "legal"? Yes, nothing about this is illegal. Is it proper "service"? This is where the person who was attempted to be served could argue...

You should absolutely still have the wet reckless "expunged" from your record. It may not have shown up this time around because the company who...

IIf I get caught shoplifting and when they catch me can i ask to pay for the items and have all the charges dropped ?

There really aren't any "take backs" in the moment once you get caught. There are some legal avenues where it is possible--and in some cases...

You could be considered a witness or a suspect in relation to a crime. It is better to be safe than sorry, act like you are a suspect, and exercise...

If I got a DUI in one state what are my options for moving to another?

In my experience, Illinois is the most onerous to deal with following a DUI. If the suspension is still in effect once you move, then it will be...

What what happens if your probation officer comes to check in on you at the address you reported that you are staying there

You would be risking a violation of probation in this situation. It is best to be honest about where you are living with your probation officer as...

You are not entitled to the entire discovery packet because you are not the defendant. You might be entitled to a copy of the police report only...

The court computer system is not always exact, often uses the wrong abbreviations, and glitches frequently. If you are seeing something come up...

Can a plea bargain agree agreement be withdrawn?

CAN it be withdrawn? Sure, anything is possible. Is it likely? Not in my experience unless there is a truly egregious reason for wanting to...