False Police Report

Addemdum: The sworn declaration can sometimes also just be a statement that the "suspect" was acting in self defense. In any event, what...

False Police Report

Of course, Mr. Kaman's response makes sense. Intuitively, any criminal defense attorney will be apprehensive about a client confessing in writing...

What do I do?

Get a lawyer experienced in domestic violence cases to advise you. See if he/she agrees with my experience that although prosecutors CAN charge you...

How do I buy a home with my boyfriend and have joint ownership?

I concur on the cohabitation agreement. You need to spell out what will happen under a variety of circumstances. Have a lawyer draft it. Example:...

Did the forgery harm you? What I am asking is: did he do that in order to take advantage of you, or did you just forget to sign one blank and he...

Can I get a 5 year probation dismissed for DUI if I have served half of it?

I concur with Mr. Marshall, but the "halfway" rule does exist informally. Judges are unlikely to terminate probation early unless at least half the...

Legal qustion about marijuana.

I take your inquiry to be a proactive one: no such arrest has occurred yet. In addition to the concerns Mr. Marshall expressed, let me add this....

Can they civil sue me for $3,000.00 and on what charge ?

And if they do sue you in Small claims and lose (as they probably would), then you would have a cause of action for malicious prosecution so you...

Can I bring a lawsuit against Los Angeles County for wrongful incarceration

Damn. I'm sorry. You paid your dues and kept clean and then this. But honestly, I have sympathy for both you and for your Public Defender. He/she...

Should i get a public defender or a lawyer? and what should i do? DUI = .07/ 07

I agree with Ms. Fine, that most public defenders are really good lawyers, but very overworked. I do happen to believe that most private lawyers...