I have a friend that has a court date and he doesn't know if to get a lawyer?

If the difference was less than 3 years it is simply a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in county jail. If it was 3 years or more he could...

I'm getting charged with PC 459/460(B), PC 484/488, PC 272

As to what you should do you should hire your own lawyer. The fact that you were with her and neither said nor did nothing to stop her makes you...

My mother went into custody on Friday when will she get out.

No one can tell when or if she'll get out. If she was arrested Friday she should be arraigned on Monday, Tuesday at the latest. Her arraignment...

My friend got a court date for having sex with a minor does he need a lawyer?

It is a little shocking to see 3 CA attorneys so far off base. PC 261.5 which appears to be the charge is not a registrable offense. Unless your...

My friend got a court date for having sex with a minor does he need a lawyer?

Your friend definitely needs a lawyer but not for statutory rape since that crime does not exist in CA. He may be charged with unlawful sexual...

My son is 15 yrs old and has been charged with arm robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. He and another boy was together.

Your son is lucky to be 15 because that means he can't be tried in an adult criminal court. If he were 16 he could be and he'd be defending...

Record clearance

You should note that Mr. Cogan evidently does not like practicing in OR as he has answered questions in all of the following states: FL, ID, MN,...

I was driving with suspended driver's license, Is it possible that my case can be dismissed

As to the knowledge requirement, knowledge is presumed if you if the DMV mailed you notice of the suspension. "I didn't get it" doesn't usually...

I would add to Mr. Marshall's excellent answer that some statewide law firms promise pre filing intervention with the DA. Perhaps you or...

My husband was sentenced to 180 days for a felony. How much time will he actually do?

As you husband is in county jail, if he has not suffered a prior conviction for a serious or violent felony he should get 4 days credit for every 4...

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