My son has just been released from jail and got informal probation for burglary and vandalism...can he smoke weed for anxiety?

If he has a valid medical use for marijuana, he should see a physician who specializes in this area of practice. If, after an examination and...

As a first time offender do you think I'll do jail time for code 11370.1 (a)

That isn't good. Sorry. You are being charged with having been in possession of a street drug while armed. If you're in Kern County, that is...

How do I get the most out of a public defender since I am unemployed with no family to help me pay for an attorney.

I was a public defender for 14 of the 35 years I've been in practice. It was the very best training I could have gotten, and I am proud of the...

Nv filled warrant 08/14 I went to .ca jail 1/15_08/15 I just released. Why no hold from nv?

Mr. Finnecy is right; get a Nevada attorney to check this out for you. I suggest you copy and re-post this question in the area for Nevada...

Does the Parole Board add special conditions before or after the parolee is released?

Contact with you could definitely be an issue, especially if he was imprisoned because of a DV-related crime. Is there a criminal protective order...

Selected as the best answer

In response to your comment to Mr. Finnecy's answer, the repercussions are that she should lose a lot of credibility with the jury. It is up to...

Can they ?

Get there early and ask the bailiff. S/He may tell you to pound sand. The other attorneys have told you to expect that. But sometimes they will...

My husband got a dui he reveived an extension to sign up for a meetings his extension date was August 3rd now their is a warrant

I don't know what the policies are in your husband's counties. But in many counties fees for mandatory classes are based on ability to pay. When...

Should I file with the EEOC about pre employment criminal background discrimination?

If you a sure that you did not get this job because of the petty theft incident, rely on California Labor Code section 432.7(c) which provides for...

If I took a plea , is it possible to reopen my case

Generally, misadvisement about whether the crime pleaded to would be a strike or non-strike is not sufficient grounds to withdraw a plea. However,...