If you hired an attorney and he/she petitioned under Penal Code Section 17(b) and 1203.4, the felony could be reduced to a misdemeanor and then...

Private investigators

Unless you're planning to plead guilty or you don't trust your lawyer (in which case you should fire him), you probably need an investigator. Work...

Can I write a statement on the behafe of the defendant stating why he should be release

It never hurts to provide the court with something positive about the defendant. Address it to the judge. Many courts are only too happy to release...

So I am 16 turning 17 in December my boyfriend is 18 turning 19 in April.

The other attorneys are correct. No sexual contact. In addition, should you become pregnant, some prosecutors add an enhancement of great bodily...

Do I pay a fine for a trespassing charge without fighting it with an attorney? Will it go in my record even if I pay it? Diana

Many people, even some potential jurors in your case have had those experiences, store security pressuring, children for you to take care of and...

Is my friend looking at prison time ?

Based this information, there are many forgeries and thefts. It may turn out that these are misdemeanors, but there are a lot of them with the real...

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How do I find out what charges I have been convicted of.

The California Dept. of Justice has a record of all your convictions. You can go online to get the form and then submit fingerprints and pay the...

What are the chances of my bf not being convicted on felony DV charges and instead charges being dropped to a misdemeanor?

Often the DA charges a felony if there is any injury at all. If the injury is minor, it may result in a misdemeanor. He will be on DV probation and...

What general advice do you give your clients who are under criminal investigation?

In addition to what the other lawyers here say, do not talk to any potential witnesses about the case. Especially do not in any ways disuade them...

I am facing prosecution for a crime I did not commit. What can I do?

Looks like your children's father is trying to turn the tables on you by accusing you. You need to retain a lawyer and tell your story to him/her....