My friend has been arrested for pc 530.5 a and pc484g. Should I help her get counsel or would she be released on o.r.?

Your friend needs an attorney fast. The charges you described can easily be filed as felonies. Orange County is a "tough on crime" county. A...

Prop 47

Nope. Fill out that petition and get yourself on calendar. It's a relatively straight forward process. You can also enlist the help of an attorney...

Daughter 14 accused of molesting gddaughter 4. Under investigation. Can something be done b4 charges filed to help?

To echo what both of my colleagues have stated, your daughter should not give any statements to any government agency regarding this case without...

Can a California employer legally ask whether a candidate was ever CHARGED with a crime?

Attorneys vary widely in how they answer this question, as you can see. You could simply not answer the question; you could answer "No, per Cal...

Yes, the DMV will require it before they reissue your license/reinstate your driving privilege.

There is not much to do at this point other than wait for your court hearing. The police report and additional discovery will be provided to your...

If I was told to go to court for a DUI and they said they did not have my paperwork ready can I get my case thrown out?

Unfortunately, the mere fact that the prosecuting agency was not prepared to proceed with your case on your citation date is of no real...

Do I need a DUI attorney? Can I avoid jail time.

You are facing a probation violation; sounds like it's [at least] your second one. Jail time is certainly on the table, especially since it appears...

How can I get felony charges / probation violation dropped ?

Your husband is charged with attempted burglary. Burglary is a "specific intent" crime which means that to be convicted, the prosecuting agency...

My husband got a B.S. DUI in orange county CA. That was 2004 or 2005. What should we do?

For misdemeanor warrants, an attorney has the authority to appear without your husband present. As my colleague stated, an attorney can likely sort...