Can a PAS be administered post-arrest?

First, you should definitely have a lawyer to do both your criminal case and your DMV hearing. But, second, I am wondering if you are...

Can someone please explain what each charge means?

Mr. Bezonsky gave a good overview of the code sections. To clarify his last point, though: Whether the person is in or out of custody they have...

Does a public school act as an agent for the police?

This was posted under civil rights so I will address the issue from the standpoint of federal constitutional law. You should talk to a local...

Do medical record retrieval companies have to be HIPPA compliant?

I am not so sure that you are right. You should definitely consult with a lawyer who has expertise in this area. The medical providers are not...

What can I do if an employee of the social services department dug up information about me through the department's database?

Assuming that you are correct that the information came from a Department of Social Services employee and that it came from their confidential...

Daughter was arrested for petty theft court order to the jaws program. she has medical problems. what happens to her

One thing you might try is calling the public defender. If this is a 654 informal probation through the probation department, your daughter...

Within a Criminal Defense appellate process is an assessment charge of $5,900 appropriate?

Actually, in re-reading your question, if you hired this lawyer in September (you say 2011 but you must mean 2010), the notice of appeal must have...

Within a Criminal Defense appellate process is an assessment charge of $5,900 appropriate?

This is not intended to interfere with your existing attorney/client relationship, if there is one. However, you asked a legitimate question and...

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Subpoena for appearance of witness with no explanation.

You have a right to be represented by counsel with regard to your role in this matter . You should take all your paperwork and go to a lawyer...

Friend got raid by Feds about 8 years ago. Never charged w/ a crime Took his legal firearm & about $20k. Any chance getting back

There are really three levels to the analysis: First, if the property and money were seized pursuant to a search warrant, then they were held...