I was charged with spouse battery and vandelism.can they take my child away from me.

Don't admit to anything without speaking to a lawyer. Don't say, "well I just want this behind me". A DV conviction even a misdemeanor has long...

Lawyers don't always have to constantly practice law. Would it be weird for a lawyer to open an ice cream shop? Would it be weird for a lawyer to...

I have a relative who recently served an 8 month prison sentence and now is facing new charges for pc146a, pc215, pc496d.

Lots of time in prison simply put. Make sure this person does not represent themselves. Hire a lawyer or ask for the public defender.

Do I need attorney if i was vic in dv case, where accuser is now accusing me.Detective has threatened to arrest me?

You are asking the wrong question Jerk police can arrest anyone. The don't follow the rules. You should absolutely without question hire an...

My fiance has 3 criminal cases. Can he keep his court appointed lawyer in two of the trials but ask for a different pd in one?

When someone has the public defender they have one attorney "the public defender". In such a system it would be impossible for that one person to...

What action can be taken against a 22 year old male who shares a kiss with a 16 year old female in the state of California?

Why do you care? Nothing is black and white. What if a father pecked his daughter on the lips is that illegal? What about an uncle? If its not...

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My brother was arrested, his public defender dosent seem to want to be bothered by my bro, can he request new representation?

He can ask the court to replace the public defender. This is usually not granted by the court. On he other hand, you and the family can raise money...

What will possibly happen to a first offense possession of( less than a gram) of cracl cocaine

Possession of crack cocaine is a felony. Possession of drugs without a prescription can be a misdemeanor. Either way, he is facing a drug program...

What can be done if we feel the detective in the case should not be in court?

It is up to the attorney to point these things out. I am not sure how you are seeing the touching of the eye if you are behind the police officer,...

I have a active warrant with a bail amount of 50,000 for a failure to apear its a misdeomenor it has been active since 2007

If you have the money hire an attorney and/or post bail. If you cannot afford either, then put yourself on calendar bring your medical docs with...