What do I do next?

If you were fingerprinted you now have a criminal record regardless of whether you are charged by the DA or not. Your rap sheet contains all...

What is racial profiling?

Unfortunately the criminal justice system is infected with racial profiling of one kind or another at all levels. You notice that Ms. Koslyn...

Probably not. To waive time means to give up your right to a speedy trial either at arraignment, before the preliminary hearing or before trial...

I got a shoplifting citation, but I was told by the store there will be no action taken...how do I confirm this?

Why do you need confirmation? You've apparently been told both by a lawyer (JAG) and the store manager that you won't be charged. Don't stir up...

At 2 am sept 17 2011 police banged on my door,they told me my 16 yr old son was being arrested for breaking and entering,

When you go to court on Tuesday ask for a court appointed attorney. Juveniles have the same rights to counsel that adults do. You will not have...

Do i have to show up in court for hs11357(b) ?

Unless you were given a notice to appear (which would surprise me) you don't have to go to court to clear this infraction. Your citation should...

Court has not executed the order after the factual innocence under 851.8 was granted?

You already submitted a BC 8270 to the Court when you petitioned to have your records sealed and destroyed. I don't believe that 6 weeks from the...

How much to defense lawyers charge for first time offense shoplifting charges?

There is no common fee for any offense used by all defense lawyers. The estimate or retainer will change from attorney to attorney. If you only...

Would a polygraph test result or voice analysis be acceptable to a court when considering a petition for factual innocence?

CA Evidence Code section 351.1 makes polygraphs inadmissible in any criminal proceeding unless the parties have agreed to its use. While an 851.8...

How much time would i serve in jail for 2 bench warrans that are 55,000

You need a lawyer to go to Court with you to clear up these warrants. I suspect more is involved than a failure to appear as bail is usually set...