Public defender or attorney?

Certain counties will require that you pay for the services of a public defender. Generally it is that person's ability to pay. You will have to...

Harassed by a lawyer?

Send a certified letter to the law firm informing them that you are terminating their services. Demand an accounting for the fees and ask for the...

I was charged with a felony DUI. It is my second DUI. Is there any way I can have my formal probation dropped to informal?

You need to return to your attorney for your DUI case. That attorney can assist you and advise you better than any attorney as to whether or not...

Who can help me With Siskiyou county, CA?

My colleagues both have answered your question - it does sound like you had a trial by declaration and lost. Use AVVO to locate an experienced...

Does Basic Speed Law apply in California (i.e. If conditions warrant, is it legal to drive in excess of posted speed)?

You should hire an attorney to fight the ticket. You should not do this on your own since cops are professional witnesses and an experienced...

Is there anything I can do about being falsely accused of using cocaine?

First of all, why would you take a polygraph test? I hope you had an attorney present. If you did, then return to that attorney and ask that...

Yesterday my daughter was suspended from school for what they say she hit another kid with her backpack an chased him an hit him

Definitely hire a juvenile criminal defense attorney for your daughter. Do not allow her to go through the juvenile system without the benefit of...

As my colleagues have stated, you should have consulted with an attorney prior to accepting and completing the diversion. For private employment...

I am a caregiver to an 91 yr. old man who suffers from dementia, delirious. He pays $45.oo per hour. Is this reasonable pay

You have not stated what services you provide in exchange for the hourly rate you quoted. Moreover, if you are taking care of someone who has...

Can a person get a gag order against their ex, preventing the ex from reporting a DUI to their boss.

The problem is that a criminal conviction is a public record. Your friend needs to report the DUI to the Licensing Bureau herself in order to...