Trial

The lawyers first have to choose a jury. Afterwards opening statements are given, the People going first. All that should take at least a day. ...

Do misdemeanors show up on a background check? What's the difference between a misdemeanor and an infraction

If he's charged with a violation of VC 12500 he can get the case dismissed by showing up in court with a valid CA DL.

What does expungement/sealing mean?

If the court clerk checked the docket he/she would say we have no records.

If I was deproted for drug offense more than ten years ago, can i apply for a pardon?

The governor of California can't pardon a federal offense. Your only recourse is to the President of the US for which you will need an attorney...

Is 3500 too much o pay a lawyer to ask for a bail hearing for an inmate incarcerated with ice?

To handle the bail hearing and nothing else? Way too much.

If being drunk in public prevented people from practicing law we wouldn't have so many lawyers in CA. If you weren't arrested it won't show up on...

I'm a witness to a double 2nd degree assault charge. There are three people involved. 2 of them friends. How much time is expect

Quit hanging out with people who carry 40 caliber pistols.

What type of attorney would handle permanently sealing a civil dv (non criminal) restraining order case?

Civil domestic violence RO's are handled by family lawyers, not criminal lawyers. Contact a family lawyer and see what needs to be done.

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Criminal defense

A PC 991 is almost always made orally at your arraignment by your attorney. These are difficult to win but you will have a better chance if a...

Got caught Shoplifting,no police involved,can i expect a ticket through the mail?

As Mr. Doyle has explained but I want to emphasize, do not confuse the civil demand letter with a notice from the court. Only the court can levy...