Of course you can ask for time to hire counsel. I would urge you to do so, or if you cannot afford an attorney, ask the Court to appoint one. It...

The Penal Code requires that a search warrant be filed with the court, and that a copy be served at the location to be searched. This is one of...

Rule # 1, don't speak with law enforcement. Rule # 2, don't break rule number 1. IF they have proof, then you will be indicted and charged. If...

What am I facing for a 3rd petty theft charge in ca?

As noted by other counsel, there are programs for people who steal compulsively. That appears to be your problem, when you have two priors, and...

Got caught stealing 2 months ago got warrant for arrest to set up court date what do I do I'm scared should i get a lawyer?

As suggested, hire a lawyer if you can afford to do so. If not, the Court will ask you whether you can afford to hire a lawyer. You might be...

My boyfriend charged with a 487a & 496a in reference to recent question of can he get it thrown out of court on a illegal search

I am a bit confused by the question, as well. However, if you boyfriend is thinking of trying to suppress evidence seized from someone else, or...

As noted by other lawyer's responding to this question, when a case involves only the prosecuting witness as the complainant, which is usually the...

I just walked away from a rehab that i signed for a yr with a 6 yr joint suspension. what should i do

The disease is "cunning, baffling, and powerful." It has led you astray, and now you fear that you have wasted your chance at recovery. Legal...

Road rage

I suspect there is more to this question than posed. Being yelled at, on the road or otherwise, does not give a person any "right" to do...

I would join in most of the concerns expressed in response to this post. A sexual battery conviction can result in requiring registration as a sex...