Arrested for possession of concentrated cannabis I had a valid medical card at the time.

The Public Defender IS an attorney. If you financially qualify one can be appointed at your first court appearance. Public Defenders are...

Were you driving? How are you going to make it clear that the alcohol was not yours? Even if the alcohol was not yours, were you aware that there...

Marriage Fraud. Can my wife divorce me and get part of my Social Security?

If she has more income than you, she may wind up having to pay you spousal support. The courts establish baseline support based on a computer...

Can a charge be dropped four years after the defendant has served time and paid partial fees/restitution?

Charges and convictions never go away in California. If time has been served, and if all probation terms have been fulfilled, it may be possible to...

Is civil compromise an option?

You do not get to make the decision of whether or not a civil compromise is offered. Because petty theft is a crime of moral turpitude and may...

Is there a statue of limitation on petty theft reported but never investigated by authorities?

The District Attorney has up to one year to file a misdemeanor. If the D.A. is investigating you need to make sure they have a current address as...

5 years ago i was 16 and got pregnant by a 35 year I want sue for making me raise a child all by self at the age of 16

You cannot "press charges" only the District Attorney can do so, and there may be a statute of limitations problem since it has been five...

Using court documents from a civil case as evidence in my divorce case. What weight do they hold with the judge ?

Unless you are familiar with the rules of evidence, you may be navigating through dangerous waters. I the opposing party objects to the document,...

How can I see a copy of a police report?

Your attorney will be given discovery at your first court appearance. If you do not have an attorney and financially qualify, you will be offered...

How can I file a motion against the D.A.?

Have your attorney deal with this. You either have private counsel or were offered the services of the Public Defender's Office. Either one will...