Will i need a criminal defense lawyer?

As a Former DA, i'm surprised that you already haven't retained an experienced attorney. You should run, not walk, into a lawyer's office and...

Should we hire an attorney for such a petty case? A stolen bicycle being turned into something bigger than what it really is!!!!

As a Former Deputy District Attorney, I have learned over the past 27 years that things are rarely as they appear. You need to personally contact...

Petty theft charge to be heard in San Fernando Court. Are public defenders assigned to defend misdemeanors????

As a Former Deputy District Attorney, who has appeared in San Fernando court for years, the PD is assigned at the arraignment. The question...

My husband got locked up for violation of probation I dont know what to do he has no bail do I need a lawyer

As a Former D.A, with over 27 years of experience, my advise is for you to get a very good and experienced attorney. He violated in a relatively...

You should be concerned about the "Conviction" part. This is a crime of moral turpitude, and your prospects for future jobs will be greatly...

I'm charge for petty thef. What are my chances of being release without a crimal record. I'm not legal and I was deported in 08

The civil demand is not a big deal, so don't worry about that. The charge is serious and you should obtain a lawyer to try to get it reduced to a...

Just wondering how much is it for a lawyer to appear on court for petty theft?how is it charged?

In my experience, over 27 years, I have seen retainers anywhere from a high of 7500.00 for a petty theft with no priors, down to a low of 1500.00....

Will I serve time if I turn my self in under a warrant for failure to appear.

There's no telling what a judge might do. Under similar cases I've done, judges have wanted custody time. That's why most attorneys you speak with...

Arrest warrant at the airport?

Bail companies may be able to help as can criminal defense attorneys. Your debtor can NOT have a warrant issued for you. Only if you were charged...

I was convicted of Felony Posession for Sale. I didn't do any time. Can I get this removed from my record?

You start with an expungement. Then you attempt to get a " Certificate of Rehabilitation", and then you attempt to get a Governor's Pardon. That is...