Shoplifting help

Most attorneys here on Avvo, including me, will tell you to ignore the civil demand letter. A civil lawsuit would need to be filed and a judgment....

Where do I take my request for a new court appointed attorney before my next court date?

With court-appointed attorneys, you are generally stuck with whoever is in court on the date of your appearances. However, before requesting a...

What's the worst thing they can do to you with a 11550a charge

It depends in whether you were charged with any other crimes and what those might have been. But as Mr. Hill points out, you may be eligible for...

Can I keep a meeting quiet by stating the 4th amendment?

Mr. Cohen is correct. The right against self-incrimination is based upon the 5th Amendment, but probably does not apply to your situation.

Sentencing Enhancements???

Yes, and have been for quite some time. Most involve use of weapons, great bodily injury, crimes against certain vulnerable victims (like children...

I feel the DA tricked me in a case involving my husband. I asked if I should have an attorney present DA said not necessary.

This sounds like a slightly expanded version of a question that was just posted. Please see my response to your previous post.

Do i need a lawyer if I am the victim and the DA asks to meet with me face to face? I feel i do but the DA insisted no

As an alleged victim of domestic violence, you have unique rights that you can and should assert. Many of us on Avvo provide a free consultation,...

DUI drug cases can be challenging for the prosecution. Although marijuana laws have been loosened, it is still illegal to drive a vehicle while...

Can my child go to jail for possession of a switch blade in a motor vehicle.if he has a clean record?

You should ask his attorney why he or she believes the case is being refiled. If the weapon charge is a felony, the district attorney can refile...

I was stopped for driving without headlights , assuming i got a BAC of 0.06 what will happen?

You certainly present some good facts upon which to build a defense. But a lot of other factors need to be evaluated. Even without a.08 BA level,...