There is a theft awareness diversion course. You can look it up on-line. I would enroll ahead of time if at all possible and there might be a...

None of us will "second guess" the lawyer handling the case. Juvenile sentencing varies from home on probation to California Youth Authority for...

Will I be charged with a felony now that I have two misdemeanors?

It is unlikely that the DA will have knowledge of your juvenile prior conviction. It is possible, although unlikely, that the judge will increase...

My boyfriend is waiting sentencing on 1st degree burglary along with 2 assault charges. Possible outcomes?

This is a very difficult set of circumstances. The residential burglary is a strike case, which means if your boyfriend ever gets another serious...

Why is my brothers public defender declaring a conflict and now he has a alternate public defender. Why

The Public Defenders' Office keeps a record of people who they have previously represented. If the Public Defender has previously represented a...

Will my husband get a early release due to a 3rd DUI?

Piecing together the information that you've provided, it sounds as though your husband was given an 18 month sentence, of which he would serve...

Civil letter demand from Nordstrom, please help.

This is the most commonly asked question on AVVO. Ignore the civil demand letter. Nordstrom sends the civil demand letter whether or not criminal...

If the case is in Santa Clara County (Palo Alto) you can go to the court and look up the person and his case and request and pay for a copy of the...

Most people in your position would complain that their attorney is unwilling to take their case to jury trial. There is always a risk. But, you...

My daughter went to late jail will she do her whole time

I am sorry, but your question is very unclear. A person is arrested and goes to jail. Often they are released or bail out and are required to go...