My wife has mental issues. She was beating on me,..I called the Police, but she lied and I got arrested.

Okay, this is a terrible situation, but your facts are unclear. You say that when she confessed the accusation was false, they "dropped the...

I'm a California lawyer and specialize in factual innocence petitions. It is unclear whether the D.A. had a complaint filed against you on the...

Question about 851.8 factual innocense petition in CAL.. If my petition is denied can I have a better attorney re file ?

There really is no law on whether you can take two cracks at the apple on 851.8 petitions, so it is best to make sure it is done right the first...

What agencies would an" intent to commit solicitation" be reported to?

it is unclear what happened here. Did you plead guilty or get convicted at trial? If so, and you got a 1203.4 order vacating the conviction, I...

How will an arrest record effect me in terms of jobs and credit?

As many clients have told me, mere arrests DO have a great impact on employment. True, it is illegal to ask about arrests, but they will ask about...

Can a police officer take you to jail if you were on parole and your girlfriend had an unregistered gun in her house?

It is always a losing strategy to base your defense on "The cops are lying" even when they are. But you CAN win with "The cops are mistaken." There...

Do u feel like a lawyer should get in trouble when he tells us things like this

If your lawyer said these things, he/she demonstrated very poor judgment, and you should have a lawyer with GOOD judgment to help you.

If a person gives you their pin number for their card to use then when they sober up report it stolen is it theft?

Although I respect Mr. McKechnie's well reasoned response to you, I think there is something that can be done. The fact is: Prosecutors almost...

What are the guidelines law enforcement has in the act of serving a subpoena as a witness for the DA in a criminal trial?

This search could raise some Fourth Amendment Questions. I have offices in San Rafael and have been doing criminal litigation for 35 years. You can...

Can I recover attorney fees from the city if I am found not guilty on criminal charges

Here is some very valuable advice: do NOT say anything to anyone connected with the court system about suing anyone. It will make things very...