What sentencing is my father facing if he takes a public defender but has no previous criminal record?

Take the advice of my colleagues. If it is as you say, I feel awful for your dad. Don't jump to the issue of sentencing when your dad might...

What will happen at court? Will it stay on my record?

Congratulations on your turn-around. All the lawyers on this forum know how tough it is. I respect your commitment. As Mr. Neuharth said, we...

You can go down to the clerk's office, go to the criminal window and provide them with his name and date of birth. They might be able to tell you...

Whose signature controls—a temp who was given full assignment of the case or the Court Judge who gave the temp Judge the case?

I would add that the Superior Court judge probably signed over the temp judge's signature because s/he felt that the temp judge's approval on the...

Possession of meth in California is a "wobbler," meaning it can wobble between being charged as a felony or a misdemeanor within the discretion of...

Do I need an attorney?

I can't imagine that you'd be prosecuted, but people in positions of authority never cease to amaze me. Try starting here: ...

Arrested for domestic assualt/battery in California, if charges are dropped can it be removed from my record?

Your arrests will stay on your record, as Mr. Feasel informed you, unless you go through the process of getting a finding. Understand, however,...

Does this mean the petition has been reviewed or is going to be reviewed? 01/09/13 HEARING RE: REVIEW OF PETITION

I believe that this is the hearing in open court where both sides will present their evidence and argument. Since your fiance is in custody, the...

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How successful are appeals? How long does it take for the court to make a decision?

In the early 80's I took an appellate seminar in which one of the presenters was the then-presiding justice in the court of appeal for the 5th...

Form is asking whether I have every been arrested, charged or convicted of a felony/misdemeanor? Not sure if I was arrested?

If this is not for employment but for immigration, you probably need to list it. I'm going to change the practice area to "immigration" so you can...