Can I expunge a non-violent felony charge in California?

Basically, if you aren't sentenced to state prison, then you can motion the court, to attempt to get the charge expunged. The more serious the...

I was charged with poss of weed for trans. when i was arraigned, then when i went to court the charge was poss of weed to sell?

As a Former Prosecutor, I can tell you that the DA's office can change or add charges anytime before it is resolved. Get a good attorney who will...

Of course a Felony is more serious, but even a misdemeanor assault charge is very serious with life-long consequences. You need a good lawyer to...

Arrested for public intoxication in Santa Monica, CA. Court date is coming up. What should i do when I go to court?

Don't plead guilty. The prosecution has to prove you were a danger to yourself or to others. We have been able to get many of these cases...

Does my sister need a lawyer or will a public deffender do the same thing? We found a lawyer for $2000 total, is that a good $?

I totally disagree with the concept that a PD and a good private lawyer are on the same level. The reason that clients get the BEST deal, in a...

I got cought shoplifting from store they told me the amount was $1000 I got to jail and we pay $2000 bond what to expect in cour

I've done theft charges for over 26 years, and being a Former Deputy District Attorney, I can tell you that these charges can seriously effect your...

PLEASE HELP!

In my 26 years in criminal law, and as a Former Deputy District Attorney, if I've learned one thing, it's that a good private attorney is always...

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How much jail time will he get? Do I need to get an Attorney?

Easy answer.....of course, he needs a good lawyer. He's looking at both an internal violation of probation and an external violation. As a Former...

Is the arresting officer required to retrieve video tape if he puts in the police report that there are cameras

The facts you lay out seem to be good for your case. Without more, it's impossible to say, for sure, but if there are no witnessed and no...

I need a criminal lawyer for a case I have in Los Angeles, California

Our office has been handling these types of cases for over 42 years. Even though I'm a Former Deputy District Attorney, I can't tell you what the...