Do i need a criminal defence lawyer?

Apparently you want us to second guess his lawyer in a matter we know nothing about. It is inappropriate to do so. Let your friend work it out...

My friend was caught doing an home invasion he had been caught twice already how long well his sentence be

Not to disagree with 99% of Ms. Guerra's excellent answer, your friend's charges and his relationship with his lawyer are his business not yours. ...

Can I collect damages against someone who files a false Misdemeanor citizen’s arrest against me?

You're asking for an opinion here so I'll give mine. Such a lawsuit would be a waste of your time, money and available courtrooms. Yes your...

Arrested on made up charges

Hire a lawyer who can explore all the facts. There's not enough here to answer your question.

I have no idea what the z means as there is no section z in PC 1192.7. Section c, however, enumerates all the felonies considered serious that...

What does 459 X 5 mean, is that 5 separate burglaries

Whoever said 5 separate counts of burglary is correct. But caution: if there was one act of burglary and 5 victims they could charge 5 counts of...

My attorney was switched by the p.d's office just before I'm about to start selecting a jury. Is that violation of my rights?

As long as the new attorney is prepared it's not a violation of your rights. You are being defended by the office of the public defender not any...

Typical fees for expert neurological review of records, deposition and jury trial?

You know you have to set fees. I am not in a position to do it and wouldn't if I could. If you are being paid through a Court program such as...

I suppose you could be charged with harboring a fugitive if indeed you know he is one. Given the facts you have stated that would be a bit of a...

Is a felony of transportaing over 50 pounds of marijuana a strike in california

No. Not all felonies are strikes but all strikes are felonies.