Does your public attorney have to talk to you?

Public Defenders often have a tremendously heavy case load and find it difficult to respond to clients in a timely fashion or spend time discussing...

I was cited for an open container v. in berkeley, ca while having a picnic in a park with a friend. I'm 21 w/no priors. help?

You (or your attorney) will need to appear in court. You should contact an East Bay attorney to discuss your options and potential consequences.

Living outside of county that I was arrested in, cant afford gas but called courts to inform that not able to attend. What now?

Public Defenders often have a tremendously heavy case load and find it difficult to respond to clients in a timely fashion. Since your court date...

Penal Code section 3455 addresses violations of post-release community supervision. If one is accused of violation the conditions of post-release...

Charges are being picked up on me due to my husband's suspicious behavior in our visit at a CDCR facility

You should contact a criminal defense attorney ASAP.

I was charged w/ felon possession fire arm / ammo . the search (Illegal Search)

Yes, the DA can still file charges within the statute of limitations (three years for most felonies). You may want to hire a local attorney now to...

Who will be in the courtroom?

Assuming you are an adult, the proceedings are open to the public, and there will be many others there being arraigned. Your first court...

Yes, you can seek a second opinion. This Is your case. You should also expect that your attorney will explain to you what they are doing on your...

When DA presents evidence to Judge of a "called in" complaint, does defendant have right to question the complainant in court?

If the prior complaint is going to be presented as evidence against your son, assuming it is somehow relevant, he would have the right to...

My friend received a letter for community court service for offense 594 pc. what can be expected in a community court service he

It is most likely a pre-filing diversion program - pay a fine and/or do some community service to avoid charges being filed by the DA. These are...