How are people found to serve on a jury when the defendant is a celebrity that everyone and their mother knows of?

The courts use jury questionnaires, attorney and court voir dire (questioning) to attempt to surface any biases on the part of the prospective jury...

How to file for claim on the damage of my car due to robbers that was chased by police

Contact the SFDA Victim/Witness Office at 543-9444. You are a victim of crime and may be eligible for compensation through the State Victim...

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If someone has a 245 charge with a prior. Can the charges be dropped?

A 245 does not necessarily involve a involve- it could be an assault with force likely to cause great bodily injury. The DA may or may not dismiss...

Pre Trial Diversion and immigration when switching visa status

If you are referring the the Neighborhood Courts program, this is a San Francisco pre-filing diversion program so even though you admitted you were...

My boyfriend was arrested for obstruction of Justice. When the officers came to our house he refused to open the door. I

Based on the facts you describe and the fact that he was cited for an April court date, this sounds like a misdemeanor to me unless one of the...

Yes. There is no requirement that you be booked.

What careers and a expunge felon do?

Of course you can be an attorney. LOL. I've known at least two people with homicide-type convictions that have become attorneys. On a more...

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Domestic violence child custody

If there has been a finding of domestic violence through grant of a restraining order, there is a presumption that you should be granted sole legal...

Police questioning and my rights

I agree with Mr. Wagner. I would just add that I don't believe that the LA public defenders office will represent you prior to barging, if you...

Im currently completing a PC 1000 program. What is my status while I am currently enrolled in the program>

I agree that you should answer honestly. The question is whether San Diego is a pre-plea diversion jurisdiction or a post-plea diversion...