One addendum: do not think that, just because you steal something worth less that $50.00, it isn't going to be prosecuted. Charges can be pressed,...

If I returned to the UK with my UK passport under my maiden name, how likely am I to be extradited back to the US to do jail?

My colleagues all make valid points. I can never advise anyone to run from court processes. The records are eternal and have a way of popping up...

Please let me know if a criminal defense attorney can help me obtain my father's records

Sometimes files just disappear. It is not unusual for files to be destroyed, lost, or otherwise mishandled through no malicious intent of anyone. ...

Is there anything I can do to have the case expunged or dismissed? Is there a chance I can possibly study to become a nurse?

You should be talking with your lawyer and going through all the possible consequences of your matter.

That's nice. What happened then? Nothing bad, I hope.

Do I have to prove the other side in contempt by "beyond a reasonable doubt"?

Preponderance of the evidence means 50% plus a little. More probable than not.

Did you object to the trial date? If not, there is probably a de-facto waiver of your statutory speedy trial rights.

How to get felony expunged

If you paid the Federal Government, then it may be a Federal case. If so, then you have no relief under California law. Check carefully into your...

I have a question about Federal Habeas Corpus relief.

Get yourself a lawyer to handle this matter. This is a technical area, and often applicants are defaulted out of court for reasons they find hard...

Can a criminal defendant, who previously served as a confidential informant, discover the statements made while serving as a CI?

I have had a lot of clients claim that their behavior was part of some scheme where they were working with law enforcement. I often find these...