When arrested, my Miranda rights weren't read until after i was arrested and processed. Should they have been read earlier?

You may be arrested, prosecuted to conviction and never advised of your Miranda rights. Miranda warnings are ONLY required to be given when you are...

How bad does a injury on a infant face to be charge with felony to a child

I suggest three things. First, contact your attorney and talk this over. Second, unless told to do so by a court or your attorney, do not speak to...

My 16 1/2 Year Old Step-Son continues to abuse his father and I

And some people think California is strange. I strongly suggest that you go "on line" and do a google search for an attorney that handles...

In California is it typical to have your first court appearance to be followed the very next day with your preliminary hearing?

There is something definitely strange here. The code provides that counsel is entitled to two days to prepare, If this is a state court and not a...

In California is it typical to have your first court appearance to be followed the very next day with your preliminary hearing?

There is something definitely strange here. The code provides that counsel is entitled to two days to prepare, If this is a state court and not a...

Just a suggestion. Might try having his attorney speak to the agency re support payments. Keep his employment facts from the ex. Might also see if...

In August of 2009 I pleaded guilty to a misdomeanor stalking charge. Is there anyway to have the case reviewed / set aside?

There is no true expungement in California. there is a means to withdraw a plea and have the case dismissed, but the fact of the arrest and...

Can a person be charged with armed robbery even if the gun was in his belt loop and he never took it out.

the fact that the gun is visible is a problem. of interest is your comment that the surveillance video does not show a reference to the weapon....

In criminal MISDEMEANOR case where a Motion (1018 PC) to withdraw A GUILTY PLEA.Has been denied ,and the court & Public Defender

Do not understand the comment re "relief from default". If the time for filing an appeal has passed , you will need the assistance of counsel. It...

Does he need a lawyer

Your husband should have an attorney. Given your comments re finances, He should ask for the public defender. As to any potential time, ask the...