Appeal or writ of habeas?

Any material received into evidence is part of the "record on appeal." An appeal is based upon the "record on appeal." My question is: was the...

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A plea bargain was entered w/o the knowledge of a defendant in a misdemeanor case [decades ago]. Can the conviction be voided?

I certainly agree with Ms. Myers; her advice is solid. Here's another thing to consider: Are you sure it's YOU and not someone else with the...

These are perfectly appropriate and good questions to ask the "big firm" lawyers in an initial meeting with them. I don't know how big "big" is...

Only rarely can it be a defense. Very rarely. Note that in the vast majority of cases, if an attorney gives you bad advice, you can't raise the...

Can they use my confession without Mirandizing me in court and was it a legal search of my car?

To expand upon what Mr. Finnecy told you, police don't need to read you your Miranda warnings until: (a) you are in custody and not free to...

Do lawyers try to retrieve search warrant affidavits after they are executed?

As Mr. Finnecy stated, sometimes portions of the warrant documentation are sealed. The affidavit is the statement made under oath by the...

It very much depends upon the nature of the investigation. For example, if the client finds out from one of his business associates that a...

I was arrested for furnishing marijuana in California should I fight it?

If you have a recommendation, bring the original and copies to the court. Take photocopies of the statutes on which you are relying (one for...

What do we take to the da to be able to take 2 felonies PC 245 a 1 and PC 236 and drop down for a bail agent to continue working

Do I understand that you and your family were in a car when a 17 year old collided with your car. Your husband caught up with him, tasered him and...

If a charge is dropped, will the court be able to bring that specific charge up in the later court dates?

There is something called a "Harvey waiver" which allows the court to consider dismissed/dropped charges at sentencing. You have to expressly make...