How much time can you get if convicted of ten grand theft charges? All crimes ranging from 5-10k? First time offender.

As a Former Deputy District Attorney, I can tell you that your friend needs an experienced attorney NOW. You have possible jail and, with a...

I've been handling cases like yours for over 26 years. And as a Former Deputy D.A, I can tell you the PETTY theft isn't petty at all. If you are...

What's ur verdict W pub Def,wen he's wrongfully charged w 11357HS in LA County,wen initial reprt was0.40 Condmarihuana(w prescri

The system, based on my 26 years, doesn't seem to want people to succeed on probation. Those in the system, never own up to their own problems, but...

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If one had ineffective counsel can a judge deny your request to take back the plea if so can it be appealed

Its very difficult to withdraw a plea. I have seen the system destroy peoples's futures because defendants can't afford a good lawyer, and they get...

Should I have an attorney present when I go to court for a Progress Report?

For there to be a progress, you must have had an attorney at the beginning of your matter to be there when you pled to the charge. That attorney...

Recived a da reject for felony poss.of lsd 2 days ago got letter in mail saying a warrent for my arrest was issued what do i do?

Never contact the detective or clerk. As a Former Deputy District Attorney in the Antelope Valley, who has been handling these types of cases for...

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How long can he face if you have priors and get arrested for samthing

As a Former Deputy District Attorney from Palmdale, I know this court all too well. Its a very tough DA's office up here and out of town lawyers...

It always depends on the population of inmates when you get processed into jail. That being said, if you turn yourself in, in the morning, you...

Can I be put in jail if I haven't paid my bail bondsman any money at all

Yes. Your Bond would be withdrawn and your bail company will take you back into custody. You should talk with them and pay them what you had agree,...

Double whammy. Bruised and sore from overzealous store security. Should I just ignore this?

As a Former Deputy District Attorney, who's been handling cases like yours for over 26 year4, it sounds like you have some good facts, but I would...