What are our options other than a plea deal when the police have added/changed charges at will?

He should retain an attorney. With any of these charges they have to turn over discovery detailing the basis for these charges including any and...

My mentally ill son, homeless and actively psychotic, received a 21453D with a fine of $198. Can this be contested?

Yes this can and should be contested. There should be a date on the ticket by which you must pay or appear to contest it. It should also have a...

How to report a physical assault case of a woman hitting a man ? And will the police and court take it seriously ?

You need to call the police and file a report. The police should actually invest time and effort to investigate. But, in my experience, the more...

I am being charged with a 4060bp in marin county. I did not have any thing in my personal belongings or on my person.

You definitely want to hire an attorney. If you can't afford one, the Marine Public Defender's Office is excellent. You may be able to contest...

What do I do if I have a private criminal defense attorney and does not reply to my emails or texts?

You should definitely call the office and try to schedule and appointment, either for a call or a face-to-face meeting. I would also keep a record...

Is it possible to find an attorney who is willing to work on a criminal case pro bono in Santa Clara County?

Santa Clara County has a very good Public Defender's Office with good resources and competent investigators. While it may seem like not enough is...

Can i get the tax returns of my ex-spouse directly from the IRS? It is for modification of child support

I would also recommend subpoenaing all of his bank and credit card records directly from the institutions. Then you can trace inflows and outflows...

It will show up, but not as a conviction. How long ago did the arrest occur? You can have the record sealed and destroyed, it's called a finding...

How do i transfer my custody case to LA.CA from Oregon where my case was established??

The above answer is correct. This is a complicated issue. Often times during the divorce process and the custody agreements, both parties will...