Diminished capacity by reason of intoxication

Diminished capacity is no longer a defense in CA. It never was where voluntary intoxication was involved. Depending on the facts a lawyer might...

Can restitution be reduced in a federal felony against the post office

Frankly no. You and your buddies are jointly and severally liable for the total amount of restitution. Even though you have divided up payments...

Like Mr. Hill I have never heard of one of these devices breaking or falling off and you claim this happened 10 times. It's going to be hard to...

What trouble comes with me being 17 and my boyfriend being 19 and I end up pregnant.

Mr. Finnecy's advice is sound as usual. You are not in any trouble but he would be if he is identified. He could even be in felony trouble if you...

I was released from los Angeles county jail with probation on 12/16/2016can I leave the country and be back by Monday ?12/20/16

I can't predict if you will have trouble crossing the border. However if probation has your case generally out of county travel is prohibited w/o...

California PC 851.7?

The police will know despite PC 851.7. Disclose everything or risk losing the job for lying.

What should I do if I'm supposed to report back for jury selection in CA when I have a booked vacation?

You must make contact with the Jury Commissioner's office as my colleague says but if you do you have an automatic right to one 6 month extension...

Most defense lawyers would not be interested in this kind of a case. It is up to the District Attorney to see that your rights as a victim are...

What reasons can there be to get a 422a dropped???

Difficult to say since you don't remember anything. Maybe a creative lawyer can show that you could not have had "the the specific intent that...

Where do I stand, I applied for a position at forwardline, they found "stuff" on my background and are refusing to hire me.

No one has to hire you. We live in an at will world which means you serve, if you are chosen at the will of the employer. The employer can refuse...