Infortunately, you must appear on a bench warrant. However, in Santa Clara there is an office of pretrial services that can interview you before...

Can a juvenile probation officer work within two different counties ie; Santa Clara and Monterey?

I agree with other counsel on this. A juvenile probation officer from Santa Clara County would call a principal from a Monterey County School if...

First time offense for burglary

The punishment for a residential burglary is much more serious than a commercial burglary or an auto burglary. Much depends upon whether your...

Jumped by a group of men outside a bar and man who started the fight died, arrest was made and charge of voluntary manslaughter

Hopefully there is a security video that supports your assertions of self-defense and that the deceased person was the aggressor. You need to...

Your question raises at least 2 issues. You are an adult and responsible for making adult decisions and being responsible even though below the...

Can good character defense really have an effect on sentencing in a guilty plea?

Evidence of your character is (as other attorneys have explained) very important to the sentencing aspect of every case. Character evidence can...

I have been dating a girl, I was 17 when I met her and she was 16. I am now 18, can I go to jail for being with her?

It is a good thing that you are asking and a sign that you probably already know the answer to the question. The answer is the same whether you...

What is illegal for a 16 year old and an 18 year old to do?

I think that it is cool that you have stopped to consider the consequences and are making an informed decision. As criminal defense lawyers, we...

Convicted 2nd degree murder (child abuse resulting in death). Innocent (framed?). what options are there besides appeal?

The other attorneys are correct. If he has been sentenced, he has 60 days within which to file a notice of appeal. If he has not been sentenced,...

There is very little chance to beat an Administrative suspension hearing with your driving record. Driving is a privilege that you have not...