Can I appeal or reopen the closed case?

As other attorneys have suggested, you should go to the clerk to determine what if anything can be done. If possible, request to calendar the...

Is this blackmail?

Indeed it seems like extortion but in fact it appears the merchant may have acted legally within California Penal Code Section 490.5(c) which reads...

What do I need to do?

Refer to the contract you signed with the attorney. This may have been a "true retainer agreement" or a billable hour contract. Consult the...

You say you were arrested and say your record was "expunged". However, you don't say whether the arrest led to a criminal filing and a conviction....

How much would I have to pay and will I have to go to court

You are best advised to contact a criminal attorney as soon as possible. If you are a juvenile, you may want to tell your parents about this issue...

Hire an attorney to help you with this case. If you have any immigration issues, there could be many complications that you are unaware of. ...

Can i get an attorney after hours

Different attorneys maintain different schedules. All the best.

If you have an attorney you trust, follow his/her advice. If you don't have an attorney you trust, hire an attorney you trust. All the best.

Cops can and routinely do lie to, deceive, and "harass" criminal suspects and witnesses. Generally speaking many of these investigative tactics...

What is assult with a deadly weapon

It goes without saying that you need an experienced criminal attorney as soon as possible to fight this serious allegation. There are many...