In CA is a probable cause warrant obtained with false information valid?

adding to John's excellent answer. A warrant survives even false information unless you can also show that with the falsehood corrected, a judge...

Your question already shows that you have the proper analysis ["as close as /practicable"]. When I have seen this argued (usually in the context...

Do you know of any criminal defense lawyers that would constder taking a case pro-bono

Both Brian & Pamela's answers are very worth reading. I would add this. 50% of a criminal defense is in the investigation, ancillary services...

Self-defense?

Of course it is completely insane that the school or anyone else gets involved when kids fight. Particularly in a fair fight. If the nose is...

What you described is not self defense in any state that I am aware of. It sounds like you know this. Self defense is generally based upon an...

How do I qualify for plea of abeyance?

In Stockton this is the way they often do deferred prosecution. Each case is different in terms of whether they offer this. You need a local...

I need a civil rights lawyer that will do a human rights suit vs craven county nc jail for denying my medication while in jail

This is not an easy issue. Addiction in an illness and methadone is a legitimate medically prescribed treatment. The jail/prison will argue that...

Is a police report admissible as evidence in CA courts if an interpreter was not used in taking a statement?

Police reports are very rarely admitted in and of themselves. Perhaps some courts may think they are business records and admit them (they are...

1st dui in San Francisco

You need an attorney who specializes in DUI cases. I (for example) would be of no use to you. The DMV hearing is a critical stage of a DUI case. ...

Can CA prosecutors use evidence from separate cases, CA evidence rule 1101(c)

This is a good question. Presently "yes". But remember Enron and Ken Lay? He died after his conviction but before his appeal was resolved. On...