Does an officer have to Read you your Miranda rights any time he/she puts you in handcuffs and takes you into custody?

Only matters if you were in custody, being interrogated, and the prosecution seeks to introduce the statement against you.

Can the Alternative Custody Program be applied to CA 1170 realignment sentences?

Start with the attorney who previously represented her. My experience is that the 1170 inmates are in many instances deprived of many services and...

Do I need to pay up?

Hold onto it, but don't pay it. And stop stealing.

Can i be arrested for VOP if my girlfriend gets mad at me and says she is scarred of me hurting her?

Where's the violation? Unless there's a stay away or no negative contact order in favor of your girlfriend and/or her kids. If questioned about...

Hi my question is i have a felony conviction here in calif. its assault with a deadly weapon can i buy a gun in honduras

What happens in Honduras, most specifically your gun, (needs to) stay in Honduras....assuming it is legal there.

I was arrested for prostitution last week in CA and released with citation and I have court date.

There might be a defense to your case which will either give you a good case to go to trial on or a good case to negotiate the most favorbale...

4461vc: What are my chances of getting charge lowered, receiving a fine and/or community service without having a lawyer?

Too many "needs" and "wants" in your post NOT to hire a locally experienced, moderately priced, criminal defense attorney.

Can you give advice on how best to prepare for and plead my case for a traffic violation in California?

The best thing you can do is to hire a locally experienced criminal defense attorney to handle this for you.

Why not just wait until the girl turns 18!? If you are contacted by law enforcement and/or the girl's family do not make ANY statements without...

I need a bilingual lawyer, wich needs to speak spanish and gives legal advice by telephone , my problem is a violation of probat

That's the good thing about Avvo's FInd a Lawyer tab. You should be able to find a locally experienced criminal defense attorney who is, or has...