Yes... the burden of proof for a probation violation is a Preponderance of the Evidence standard, not the "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Standard"

In discovery the police report the marshal lied: telling that I had my purse on me and gave consent to search; a total lie.

Technology is a wonderful thing. See if the police have body and or car cameras. Also have a private investigator visit the place of arrest and...

What should be expected for 19 year old with multiple arrests for DUI/drinking/ possession over 5 week time span ?

Multiple arrests for DUI and possession, in a short period of time is an indication of a greater systemic problem in the defendants life. An...

Will hiring an attorney help me?

Having an attorney will always help! The difference between the Public Defender and a Private Attorney is the attention afforded to the client. A...

False arrest?

The vehicle code is over 1,000 pages thick, and the Penal Code is at least twice that thickness. If you have failed the "attitude test" test in...

Deputies detained me (cuffed) for over 45 minutes and searched my car w/ k-9 w/out warrant, was i kidnapped? illegally detained?

No... You were detained. The Issue in this case would be the reason that reason the police pulled you over. hypothetically, if the police pulled...

When does the right to speedy trial apply? How long does procecutor have to file charges?

In misdemeanor case the Defendant has a right to a speedy trial withing 45 days of their arraignment. The District attorney has up to one year to...

if the calles put you in fear of harm, and the person has the ability to carry out such a threat, then that person can be charges with Making...

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Can new evidence that was not introduced during trial be introduced in the appeal brief to show plaintiff committed fraud?

It appears to be a civil issue. But in short, if the issue you wish to raise on appeal, in not contained within the court record, then "generally"...

Need a criminal lawyer for a reasonable price about to go to trial and current attorney is not fighting for me.Trying to hang me

I just finished a trial in Norwalk, on Friday. A defendant, in a criminal case, is entitled to any attorney they can afford to represent them. If...