Should we get a new attorney?

I agree with the other attorneys. You should consult your own attorney. You have a conflict of interest and shouldn't be represented by the same...

17 years old and got charged with consumption of alcohol?

You should talk to a local attorney about this in person and stop posting on here. If handled correctly, you will not be facing a license...

Disclosing juvenile records on...

As previously stated, juvenile cases are "adjudications" and not "convictions". And it sounds as if you were never adjudicated, and that the...

If you are representing yourself on an appeal, can you conduct your own investigation and interview "missing" witnesses?

Did your attorney try to locate the witness and was unable to do so? Or did he or she not even try? If they didn't try, you may have an...

Indio, CA--anyone has the details on the new diversion program for small misd. issues--start 9/1/12?

If you are referring to the Diversion programs for the fake ID's and other petty crimes, then the program is still in the works. The DA's office...

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Is la county jail still overcrowed??what percentages r inmates receiving off before being released..non violent 1st time in

The jails in LA county are over crowded. For nonviolent crimes, people are being released early or being sentenced to alternative sentencing (i.e....

My dad got arrested for petty theft.This is his six time getting arrested.

Judges usually accept plea agreements between a defense attorney and prosecutors. If your dad agreed to 30 days in custody, he will likely only do...

My friend is jail for getting caught trying to cash a stolen check

There is a lot of missing information here. The best you can do is hire an attorney for your friend. He probably has a public defender at this...

MY SON PLEAD WITH 25 TO LIFE N WAITING FOR APPEAL IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO HELP MY SON AT THIS POINT?HIS NOT GUILTY BUT WAS

Your question is a bit confusing. Did he plead guilty or lose a trial? To appeal a conviction, notice must be filed timely. To withdraw a plea,...

Can defendant be barred from viewing traffic stop video when he requested over 8 months? DA entered as evidence to force plea.

Mr. Hagopian answered your question quite thoroughly. You have an attorney, so you really need to be discussing these points with him or her. If...