Do I need a defense attorney

I "hope" to win the lottery, but hope springs eternal and it should not guide our daily actions. I am not certain what that unarticulated hope is...

How can i change my PD?

I don't disagree with much of what has been written, but do not presume that because your public defender has not schmoozed with you that he/she is...

If I am physically unable to make it to court, will warrant be recalled??

If you retain counsel, they can appear for you and recall the warrant; if you don't, you have to get to court somehow - the case would still be...

Can I buy a gun now?

A lawyer should never have allowed a Prop. 47 reduction if 17(b) was available, because the latter makes the case a misdemeanor "for all purposes,"...

Get the PD; not to worry. I applaud you for looking out for your mom's interests. Don't let that sentiment fade with age.

Do i need a criminal defense attorney

Would you need a brain surgeon if you had a tumor on the brain, or would you augur into your own skull with a power drill yourself?/! Of course...

I agree with most of the other answers, but I write separately to point out one vital thing: wets don't exist in other states, so they will read it...

Should I enter a plea of guilty or no contest on a DUI . It is my first ( I had one in 1993}

That is fightable [as I noted in one of your other questions on the same facts!], so you should see representation. There are few cases at that...

I agree with most of the answers and would note that a .11/.10/.09 is probably a very fightable case, so you should not cave in and give the DA an...

In California, you would complain to the judge, because he/she has a duty to appoint effective counsel. But don't presume an attorney is not ready...