Is there any instance in which a defendant in a criminal case can make the state pay their attorney fees?

Short answer, generally no. Unfortunately, there are a lot of cases where innocent people have been sent to prison, spent time and subsequently...

Can an ineffective counsel be a ground to RFO to vacate a stipulated order ?

This should be in the Family Law practice area. Let me assist by moving it to that area.

Am I able to vote?

In California,individuals convicted of a felony are ineligible to vote while incarcerated and on parole. Voting rights are automatically restored...

IF MY PROBATION ALREADY EXPIRED, WHY DOES THE CASE STATUS STATE "PENDING ADJUDICATION"?

You can check with the criminal clerk's office by requesting a copy of the court minutes. Generally, the minutes will not reflect that your...

Can my case be dismissed because of a date error on citation?

Generally the date on the citation does not prevail - it is the date charged on the criminal complaint. You were not on the docket probably...

Your question belongs in the civil litigation area and not criminal defense. Let me assist by moving it to the correct practice area.

My dad has been fined $500 for not declaring 10 lychee fruit while entering to US.

It sounds like your dad has not quite learned from the first time he was fined. It is less expensive to pay the fine than to pay an attorney to...

Will the DOJ remove a conviction if name is spelled incorrect?

The fingerprints are the controlling factor. You should straighten it out before it causes issues. Also if your DUI conviction was out of...

How can I check if there is a warrant for my arrest nationwide?

Your best bet is to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney who can search for you. You can find attorneys on this site under the "Find a...

Can the D.A. file criminal charges on me for civil forfeiture(No Crime Involved)after rejecting the criminal charge the PD filed

The statute of limitation for most felonies is 3 years, so the DA's office can still file criminal charges against you. You need to consult with...