For a first time 273.5 spousal abuse case, is it likely it will get reduced to a misdemeanor and counseling or classes only?

The facts of the particular case are a crucial determining factor in deciding to reduce the case to a misdemeanor. The prosecutor will look at the...

Courts rarely grant these motions. However, if counsel is not providing adequate representation or if defendant and counsel have such an...

I received a no right on red ticket When I stopped at the light it was red there was a car in front of me The light changed and

That's a tough one. It usually is his word against yours. Commissioners (and judges) usually side with the officer. They are most likely going to...

License suspended 7 years ago for tickets, $2,100 fine, should I get a lawyer or just pay the fine?

Seven years is a long time. Memories fade and witnesses may not always be around. You should retain a traffic ticket attorney in your area. A...

Sex offender lawyer

I don't think it's the same with all lawyers. You want to retain an experienced criminal attorney. The Orange County Bar Association is one good...

Invoice for blood test...

You can be charged. You might want to find out why they are charging you instead of the prosecution.

I just received an order to show up in court for a DUI car accident that I was apparently in, in New Hampshire... Problem is...

You really need to discuss the case with a lawyer in New Hampshire. If NH has a similar law to CA, a lawyer can appear 977 in your absence on a...

You should add the case to calendar to modify the sentence. You need permission from the judge to do an equivalent program in New York....

You should retain a lawyer to add the case back on calendar for sentence modification. Ask the judge to refer you to SB-38, the 2nd offender class...

Inglewood Court for DUI...

A DUI is treated seriously there. Posecutors don't like reducing DUI charges. If they do reduce the charge to a wet reckless, it's not the greatest...