I recently was arrested for felony vandalism, but up to this point I've had a clean record. The damages were around 20,000.

In my 27 years handling these matters, the charge will most definitely be a Felony. It is possible to get it reduced, but you will need a very...

Does my bf need an attorney? what can he say or do to represent himself? and can he win ?

As a Former Deputy District Attorney, I can tell you that if he doesn't get a good lawyer, he will do jail time. He's got a 2nd DUI and a probation...

I had police investigaters come out to my house saying that someone has two cars in my name from two different car dealers.

In my 27 years, and as a Former Deputy District Attorney, we have handled many DMV fraud cases. You should NOT speak to them, and have an...

Were my rights violated ? And can I beat a false charge of 647 (b) ?

As a Former Deputy District Attorney and a Certified Criminal Law Specialist. Based on the facts you state, it doesn't sound like you're guilty...

Arraignment on felony charges

Charges are normally only dropped as a result of negotiations between your boyfriend's attorney and the DA. Your boyfriend should speak with his...

What can my friend who's stolen two expensive bikes do to stay out of jail if he's returning them?

No doubt about it....your friend should NOT do anything, except speak to a criminal defense attorney NOW. Most AVVO attorneys offer FREE...

Should I sign a contract with bail bonds man before my arraigment day?

When our office handles a case, we have our clients do the paperwork, but they don't pay the bailbondsman any monies and we hope to get the judge...

You need a good lawyer who is not afraid of fighting the police and trying to find law enforcement lies. As a Former Deputy District Attorney, I...

I need your help

As a Former DA, I can tell you that the road to the best record possible is 1) EXPUNGMENT. 2) Certificate of Rehabilitation 3) Govvernor's...

Is there any way to expunge penal code 484 after a year?

For the past 22 years, we have been filing these motions to expunge. As long as you have completed all the terms and haven't violated, your chances...