What do fingerprints reveal

For identification purposes. It is believed that fingerprints are unique to the person, with a certain pattern of ridges and lines on your hands...

I was convicted of a felony DUI in California. How long do I have to wait to get it reduced to a misdemeanor ?

Felony DUI is a "wobbler" offense--it may be initially charged as a felony or a misdemeanor, but it may be reduced at any time by a DA or judge,...

I need an attorney who is flexible with payments/ costs for services

Sounds like a straightforward case allegations of assault with a deadly weapon, a violation of Penal Code section 245(a)(1) and a petition to...

What are the chances of a habeas corpus being granted in full on the grounds of newly discovered evidence???

The short answer is it depends on how the lack of a DNA match helps. You haven't eliminated the possibility the blood came from a/the victim or a...

Do I need a criminal defense lawyer for my son?

Your son needs both legal and substance abuse help. If he had 3 warrants for DUI-drugs and is driving without a license (it may have been...

If the DA is the one who subpoenaed the records, you should worry about a criminal prosecution. The relevant date is when the act of fraud was...

From reading the comments of other lawyers, this appears to be a national law firm whose job is to collect up to $500 as a civil penalty for petty...

How do I find criminal disposition records in California that are 20 and 30 yrs. old

It may prove very difficult, because as government is shrinking, there is a great temptation to shrink storage space. Some court records have been...

If you're talking about your own records, you may have them by seeking their release at your request. However, if you're seeking those of another,...

How long jail time em I looking at,?,

Hard to say on what you've disclosed. Was the stolen property charge a felony or a misdemeanor. What's your criminal record? What have you been...