Normally when you get rid of a public defender (actually the Court removes the Office of the Public Defender) you can't get them back because there...

How can sex offenders be identified if they were convicted prior to the registered sex offender list?

If this crime happened happened 30 years ago and since paying his debt to society this man has worked in basically humanitarian fields how do you...

If my charge was dismissed and I am not convicted, what else will show on my record

Your arrest and the charge will always show on your record unless you had some kind of deferred entry of judgment. The arrest will show up even if...

Does a person have to plead before they are appointed a public defender?

In theory yes but in practice the case is called, and the defendant is asked if he can afford a lawyer. If the court is satisfied that he cannot...

Options for multiple DUI's in CA

That depends on the county. The statute requires 120 days county jail time for a third with the possibility of some form of alternative service...

A VC 23103 violation, commonly known as a wet reckless, will stay on DMV your record 10 years because it is priorable if you get another DUI in...

I was arrested for 11364 M H&S PARAPHERNALIA 11377(A) F H&S POSS CONTR SUBS 11550(A) M H&S USE/UN INFL CONTR SUBS

My original answer should be amended to read "within the last 7 years" not 5. Based on the list of charges you may be eligible for Prop 36...

I was arrested for 11364 M H&S PARAPHERNALIA 11377(A) F H&S POSS CONTR SUBS 11550(A) M H&S USE/UN INFL CONTR SUBS

11377(a) is the most serious of these accusations and can be punished either as a misdemeanor or a felony. Given your recent drug arrests the DA...

How easy would it be for someone to lose visitation even if they are not a bad parent

They can't take visitation away. The policy in CA says the best interests of the child lie in contact with both parents and the courts are very...

Can I get a drivers license in Reno if my drivers license in California is suspended ?

Mr. Shafer is correct. Beyond what he says your NV license wouldn't be valid in CA even if you succeeded in getting one as your residence is in...