I was indicted on a federal case. However, the name on the idictement is Wade Sellers and my name is Rodney Wade Lewis. ????

Hire the best, locally experienced, criminal defense attorney you can afford ASAP.

Your issue with DMV is more the prior VC23136 conviction than it is your .26 BAC on the new case.

After 15+ years removed from the US, what needs to happen for my mom to come back into the US?

Hire her the best immigration attorney you/she can afford.

Can't hurt to ask. Worst case, go to court, plead not guilty, and set it for trial. Hopefully the Commissioner/Judge will allow you to return on...

I got caught shoplifting, and I don't have money to hire an attorney. How do I get appointed a public defender?

Be proactive, get some money together, and hire a quality locally experienced criminal defense attorney who can start dealing with some of the...

I was not aware I had to appear in court!

Hire a locally experienced criminal defense attorney to appear in court for you, get the warrant recalled, and hopefully favorably resolve your...

1st DUI alcohol 2005, 2nd DUI drugs 2011. License suspended 1 year on arrest. Now convicted, can they suspend again?

The VC 23152(a) (Drugs) conviction will be the issue with DMV as they will not be inclined to offer a restricted license (which you should be...

Juvenile truancy and education law

Consult with an attorney well versed in juvenile court matters. Hopefully they will be able to give you some case specific options for your...

I received a citation for petty theft, which is a 488 I presume. First offense, clean record. How should I go about this ?

Stop admitting guilt on public forums such as Avvo.com and hire the best, locally experienced, criminal defense attorney you can afford. You want...

You can still be charged under Vehicle Code section 23152(a) (Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol &/or Drugs), and in some instances Vehicle...