If I am broke how do I afforded a lawyer there's nothing I can do

Yes. Go to the courthouse early. Ask the criminal court clerk to put you on the walk in calendar and appear that very day. The Judge could remand...

What is the basis in law, (as compared to rules and rulings handed down by Judges) that makes it possible to deny a jury trial?

Mr Finnecy's answer is spot on. Short and exact.

I have a question bout serving 1/3 time per 1170 in california

Mr. Finnecy's answer is spot on. Mr Bog an is correct and sums it up quickly. I agree with both. They answer your question well. Good luck.

My 15 year old niece was recently harassed by a policy officer and was arrested for trespassing in simi valley.

Ms stocholm's answer is spot on. You should follow her advice and hire local criminal/juvenile defense counsel ASAP. You can use the Find a lawyer...

Im 16, going to be 17 in less than 4 months, if I have consensual sexual relations with a 19 year old, is it illegal?

Yes. It is illegal. Age of consent in California of unmarried individuals is 18. Good luck. Hope this helps?

Judge issued two orders of protection against me, in favor of my ex. No petitions for such an action have ever been filed.

Mr. Rothstein is correct. You can't' sue for something the judge did. You have an attorney already so address your questions there. Good luck.

If the victim in felony theft case doesn't identity person charged what would happen?

Evidence takes many forms. Lack of identity is very important but not necessarily determinative. All of the facts and evidence circumstantial and...

I have a felony case and I've been to court four times already without a preliminary hearing, does that mean anything?

Attorneys continue cases for many reasons. Police reports are incomplete, ongoing investigations, motions are filed, negotiations are under way,...

Help please ,I need answers thanks

Go to Mexico. If the police were not involved and you have no citation with a date to appear you are the exception to the rule. You are not being...

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My mother missed her court appointment by ten days. The appointment was for driving tickets. What can she do to fix this?

Quite a dilemma. A warrant issued if she didn't make a bout date. She can go to court and add herself to the walk in calendar and ask that the...