Do I need criminal lawyer, civil rights, both or... ?

You first need a criminal attorney to handle any potential criminal case that maybe filed against you by the District Attorney. You should hire a...

Should a claim of ineffective assistance of counsel be made before trial with the Bar or before the judge on recorded in court?

Ineffective assistance of counsel (IAC) has a very specific meaning in criminal law and certainly doesn't simply mean the defense attorney is doing...

Is it a violation of law to raise one's voice toward children? The description below is hypothetical, but did he commit a crime?

The conduct as described in completely legal and normal. It will be a dark day in America when adults are routinely arrested for raising their...

What options are available on a first petty theft charge?

Hire an attorney asap to explain all the likely possibilities in your county and to obtain the best outcome available.

If you want this dismissed, your best bet is to hire an attorney. I assume this is an infraction. If you have no money or don't think an...

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Can I get my case dismissed after the fact?

As pointed out, if this is a juvenile case you can seal but if it's adult there's nothing you can do. Usually it's good listen to your parents but...

Fedex - or the background check company they use to determine your record - will be able to see that you were convicted and that the matter was...

"Property seized for forfeiture"

Have an Iowa attorney explain the statute to you. We are California attorneys

Can I still get my Nursing license if I got a mistamenor with battery and robbery nine years ago

Don't try to handle this yourself. Hire Christine McCall who handles precisely these kinds of licensure cases. Robbery is violent strike felony,...

What is the best solution on getting my petty theft removed or expunged? Do I really need an attorney?

You do not need an attorney if you're able to fill out a simple form and go to the relevant court location. You can use the form that Mr. Will...