If you are arrested for petty with priors and go to trial could be convicted?

As a Former Deputy District Attorney and a Certified Criminal Law Specialist, who has handled 100's of theft cases, I'm sorry to say that I don't...

You need to get before the court and ask to modify your terms of probation. Its an old case so I don't know what a judge would do. As a Former...

Can I lower or dismiss charges for a petty theft misdemeanor?

As a Former Deputy District Attorney, your case is very interesting. You should retain an attorney at once, so the attorney can attempt to get...

Is this considered lawyer misconduct?

Maybe you could email the PD with your concerns or try to make an appointment to speak with him. I know that most PD's don't have the time for very...

What is the court process for a person thats on parole and has a new felony case and is in jail waiting for there 2nd court date

Sadly, I have learned over the past 27 years, that the criminal justice system doesn't care or understand about mental illness. As a Former Deputy...

Offered 6 mos straight time

Your offer sounds a bit harsh to me and I would try for a 1 year county jail sentence and you would get out in a lot less time than 6 months...

Why won't lawyers that I meet talk with drug investigators?

You're speaking with the wrong lawyers. Many here have done pre-filing investigations, and do, as a part of their practice, try to get charges not...

My fiancee was charged with 1st degree residential burglary. He already have two strikes. But he did not do it.

Eye witness Identification is the worst form of evidence in the criminal justice system. Your fiance will need an ID expert to dispel the witness's...

Does an attorney work with the DA/Prosecution prior to your Date in Court to see if they can come to a deal

Sometimes, in 27 years, I have tried to get charges either not filed or reduced before a filing. After filing, normally we spend all our time...

What happens when asked to appear in court for 273.5 a? What does the da do ?

Domestic Violence charges are very serious. You should speak to an experienced attorney and go over all the facts, and the lawyer can explain how...