How much time am I looking at? New 666pc case with 5 484 priors and one felony 459pc prior! In California, least/max amt time?

As a Former Deputy District Attorney, who has handled 100's of these cases, on both sides of the bar. You could do up to 3 years on the new case...

What happens if this is my second offense for petty theft?

As a Former Deputy District Attorney, let me tell you that, if you were arrested, it's on your record. You should be concerned with how it...

What are my chances getting out of a 459 PC felony and have a prior battery charge and no other prior offense before that

Any attorney who suggests they know how this case will result, or tell you that they can get the charges reduced, without seeing the police report,...

Who can help me to represent me I have talked to so many attorneys and need someone to fight my 459 PC felony

Many of us have given you the benefit of our expertise and so I recommend you call 1 or 2 of the lawyers here on AVVO and get a free phone...

I've never had an attorney before and talk to several but I don't know how to go about to know who the right one if their a scam

You need to trust 1 lawyer. After 27 years handling criminal matters, I don't know how a person gets that feeling, but I know it happens. But going...

My 17 y.o. son committed petty theft of $500. It's his first offense. Is there a way to avoid a conviction ?

There are 2 opportunities to end without a conviction. 1 is before court and it's called the JOIN program. I have been able to get many juveniles...

Im 19 and was charged with a 459 PC felony from Macy's and have court on the 31st of this month I need to find an attorney

You should speak to an experienced attorney who regularly goes to San Fernando. As a Former Deputy District Attorney, who regularly practices in...

I have a felony case and I've been to court four times already without a preliminary hearing, does that mean anything?

Assuming your attorney is negotiating for you, and putting forth all the arguments, to try to get your case reduced or dismissed, it means the DA...

Is there a method to have a lawyer review a felon conviction before hiring one to appeal.

While most lawyers offer free initial consultations, to do what you propose would entail a detailed examination of the police reports, and going...

Fearing arrest my bro is gravely ill & wont seek medical help. ANY possible way to resolve a bench warrant w-out appearance.

I'm a Former Deputy District Attorney from Lancaster and I know this court as well as any attorney, after practicing mainly in the AV court for the...

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