Is it possible for a normal person like me to file a petition for factual innocence without the help of a public defender?

Anyone able to fill out a simple form and serve it correctly to the court and DA can file a petition for factual innocence. However filing a...

How can I fight four years old traffic ticket in Washington State? I live in California.

You should direct that question to a traffic lawyer in Washington state. I find exceedingly unlikely that you will be able to reopen or appeal a 4...

What will State Bar do to attorney who says on resume "Attorney at Law" before licensed as attorney?

The bar can take a long time to act on cases but this appears to be almost 2 years old. The bar maybe currently investigating or have already...

I have a citation for a criminal court appearance. Should I wait until the prosecutor files charges before hiring a lawyer?

Taking a passive "wait and see" approach to your criminal case is not wise. You can hire an attorney on a "pre-filing" basis where the attorney...

Mr. Marshall correctly points out that if your fiancee is on probation or parole, he will not be able to get out of jail pending the outcome of...

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

One issue that's a bit unclear after the question and comments is whether your son was represented by an attorney (either from the public...

Not pay. You dodged a bullet when the merchant did not call the police. You have no legal power to be taken off their privately held database. ...

Is there any place where I could get the whole list of crimes of moral turpitude?

As the other attorneys have said, you owe it to yourself to obtain a thorough consultation with an attorney who is well versed in the immigration...

What is the maximum possible sentence for penal code 602k?

The other attorneys have correctly answered the question regarding the maximum punishment for trespass, 6 months. However, you don't mention...

Do I get put in jail for stealing the first time?

Depends on the value of the property and the circumstances surrounding the alleged theft. If you stole under $950, generally you'd be charged with...