DUI Probation violation

An attorney may be able to negotiate a sentence that will not involve loss of license. Speak to a lawyer about it. You have nothing to lose –...

Self-defense?

Under the facts you have provided, your son would have a strong self-defense argument. I can almost guarantee you that the other kid (or other...

Yes, you can be charged with shoplifting under the facts you presented. The prosecution is not required to prove that you took the items home with...

Someone i know was charged with burglary

I can guarantee you the police had (or at least will claim they had) more facts than what you've mentioned. Be sure your friend has a criminal...

Want to no if police were allowed to search my car

As an attorney who has handled literally hundreds of search and seizure motions during my years as a Senior Deputy DA in Orange County, I see basis...

If arrested and had pawn tickets do they have the right to keep my stuff

Quite frankly, your question is too involved to give an easy answer to without an interview. I'm concerned that you spent four months in jail...

Yes it is possible, but it is also likely that the case will not be filed until the day before your court date. If so, there won't be time to do...

Can i get a dui days later

You can be charged, but it will not be easy to prove without more evidence. The evidence they need may be your own statement. Under no...

Is an attorney needed for an arrainment hearing?

Yes, an attorney is important at the arraignment stage. At this hearing, a defendant is notified of the charges and asked to plead guilty or not...

What is the punishment if a person who is 24 years old and is convicted of having sexual relationship with a 17 year old?

The maximum possible punishment for this crime (statutory rape) is three years in state prison, assuming it is charged under Penal Code § 261.5(c)....