You are accused of something that you did not do. You need to be patient. It is very difficult to be patient. You will need to get a lawyer and...

Does an email count as extortion by letter?

Consult an experienced criminal defense attorney and tell the attorney all of the surrounding facts of the situation. It does sound like...

This is a common crime and not a "white collar crime." What will happen to your brother? Much depends upon what he does. You should have him...

Would it be advisable to plead “not guilty” if the last DUI class was missed?

You did the right thing by going and getting your case on calendar. You need to take proof of your Father's heart attack and explain to the judge...

Can I avoid Jail time for my 2nd dui while on felony probation?

It is very unlikely you will escape without some jail to be served on the Sheriff's Work Alternative Program. If you were my client I would be...

You need to consult a civil lawyer Personal Injury and ask about suing the State of California for negligence resulting in your being arrested and...

With no criminal record is a hit and run with bodily injury or death a long sentence?

Hit and run causing injury or death is punishable for 2 years, 3 years, or 4 years. Much depends upon the seriousness of the injury to the...

It sounds as though you were granted Deferred Entry of Judgement OR Proposition 36. Both are "diversionary programs," which means that if you...

Can you get out early in drug treatment court, if you were previously sentence to 1 yr county jail for felony domestic violence?

Just the fact that your friend was sent to drug treatment court means that the Judge, DA and his attorney were anticipating that the judge might...

Read the arrest warrant thoroughly. Sometimes, they say that you may be eligible for a release after "booking," where they take your photo and...