At a minimum, you are entitled to proof of the lost wages. Call the Victim Witness office and the court and ask them what proof of lost wages is...

Criminal Law Question (california)

In the case of a jury trial setting, the Prosecution has 10 days after the Defense answers "ready for trial" to begin their case. On "2/10", for...

How much of a sentence will I serve in Orange COunty CA jail? I was charged with 60 days for DUI (0.09 no accident etc).

If the crime was recent, you will do roughly 1/2 of that, but you probably qualify for the jail's community work program, which allows you to stay...

Does jail time make up for community service or debt I owe towards my case?

You may be able to be reinstated without jail time and we may be able to get community service for some of the fines. Please call me at...

Are there are pro bono family law attorneys out there?

Call the Public Law Center in Santa Ana- they may help.

Can my wife take my daughter out of state without my permission?

You must tell the judge of your concern. He or she can prevent your child's mother from taking her out-of-state. Do you have representation for the...

Do I have a chance of reducing my DUI to a lesser charge like reckless driving? Should I request for an APS hearing at the DMV?

You must call the DMV within 10 days of the arrest to schedule a hearing or you lose that right. You may have other defenses available to you,...

I owe a restitution of 400k and was wondering if in 5 years or so when ready if I could move to Costa Rica and not have issues?

Probation can be extended for the purposes of extracting more restitution, but not more than a few years. Eventually, the unreimbursed portion will...

My wife has a restraining order against me and has moved out of our apartment. Can she enter legally when I am not at home?

If your wife is on the apartment lease, she can legally enter and take belongings, despite the restaining order. You will want to contact a...

If my wife filed a domestic violence restraining order against me and moved out, can I change the locks on my apartment?

Was an emergency protective order issued? Were you restrained from the house or just told to stay 100 yards away from her? If you were allowed...