Tried to fire public defender but no one listened and went to trail regreting it is it too late to fire public defender

It sounds like you already brought a Marsden motion. You can bring another one (in fact, you must, in order to preserve the issue on appeal), or...

Was arrested for stealing.went to juvenile court.they did not find any record now i want to seal it would there be a problem?

How do you know it's on your record? The best bet is to check with the LA County District Attorney's Office - call the office and tell the...

Does my brother need to hire a private attorney and will he have to do jail time

Well, the fact that he was arrested selling $40.00 of meth to a C/I indicates he's a "drug dealer" - he'll be charged with sales (but won't have a...

What are the charges of taking a wallet that was laying at a store. nothing was taken or used. theres video footage of the walle

I agree with the answer regarding failure to return lost property (PC § 485) - the reality however is that its doubtful you would be prosecuted for...

Regarding CPC 261.5, unlawful intercourse with a minor, what if the girl left the country? Can the DA still pursue the case?

It is highly unlikely (but not impossible) that the DA will file against your cousin, given the fact that the minor is no longer in the country &...

Is Robbery by intimidation and Burglary a violent crime?

Robbery is; commerical burglary i not - but residential burglary is. Because of the seriousness of the offenses, you should have counsel -- nor...

Is doing community service going to show up in the future?

If you pled guilty to a petty theft, there will be a record of conviction whenever your 'rap sheet' is run by law enforcement. It also shows up...

How do I clean my record?

Research penal code section 1203.4. Also, click on the 'FORMS' tab of the court website where you were convicted. There should be a 1203.4 form...

What are the consequences to a DWI for an alien resident? It is his first ever felony it was in collin county texas.

It shouldn't be a problem at all - DUI (DWI) offenses do not have immigration consequences. The types of offenses which do are moral turpitude...

You'll appear for your arraignment, at which time your choices will be: 1.) Plead guilty and receive nothing more than a fine (but there are...

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