I don't feel my conflict state appointed lawyer is really working for me in a criminal case that could give me 20 plus years

You have just articulated well the feelings which cause some people to decide to find money to hire a private lawyer. It's impossible to say...

You should contact a lawyer and make them aware of all of the surrounding facts as well as all of the charges that you failed to appear on. From...

Is it possible to have my probation dropped to go into the national guard?

The court may terminate probation early depending on all of the circumstances. Joining the service counts heavily as a reason to do so. However,...

Arrested for a crime and the police report says I admitted to doing X when I was very clear that I didnt and couldnt do X

I agree. There may be ways to both impeach the credibility of the officer and otherwise assert your defense of impossibility. Hire a good lawyer...

A woman i was having consensual sex with three months ago with started choking me during sex. Could i press charges or sue her?

I agree with my colleague. It may be seen as 'rough sex', which is often consensual. If you told her to stop and she continued doing it by...

Minor in possession charge, need help!

My colleague is right. A conviction under 25662 B&P necessarily involves a year-long license suspension and, most concerningly, a record of...

Dont qualify for prop 36 because of DUI?

I agree that there may be a treatment alternative, such as Prop 36, available in spite of the DUI charge. There is at least one other Court...

I suggest that you ask the law librarian to direct you to any DUI treatises they may have on the shelves. There will be sections addressing the...

Mostly it's not allowed in Santa Barbara. However, you are in better shape given the fact that you are not on probation for a drug offense. I'm...

Can I go to jail for embezzlement if less than $50?

You will likely be eligible for a public defender based on your claim that you don't have any money. Having said that, it would be a good idea to...