If I was illegally living in California 11 years ago and charged with assault with a deadly weapon and then returning to my own

Cases do not disappear just because you leave the country. More than likely, if a case was filed then there is an outstanding warrant for your...

I found out that I qualify for a public defender after paying my private criminal defense lawyer a retainer fee.

You should discuss this with your attorney. Most retainer agreements generally have a no refund clause, however, if you talk to your attorney,...

The answer is "it depends". It depends upon the experience of the attorney. It depends upon how you feel about this attorney - do you feel...

In order to take the arrest off your record you have to file an 851.8 factual finding of innocence. Your admission here that you were "obviously...

What is the purpose of a prepreliminary hearing and then a preliminary hearing

The purpose of a prepreliminary hearing is to determine if the prosecutor and the defense attorney can negotiate an early disposition of the case...

Prop 47

The crimes that your husband are charged with are not within the contemplation of Prop. 47. However, the charges qualify for a petition for a...

An Alcotest 7510 only detects alcohol in your blood alcohol. However, you need to retain an experienced criminal DUI defense attorney to assist you.

Title 17 violations only goes to what weight it would have on an evidence and at the DMV hearing. Discuss this issue with your attorney who should...

Petty theft

I agree with Mr. Marshall - you need to hire an attorney ASAP. The attorney may convince the DA to not file against you and even if they do, your...

I think a detective (a police officer) is trying to charge me with "making a false report"? What can I do

The first order of business is not to talk to the police, period. The second order of business is to retain an attorney for a consultation. there...