I hired a local attorney to handle my whistleblowing case against a school districtfor$45,000.00. After three years and $75,000

It sounds like your case is very complex and probably involves lots of discovery, depositions, interrogatories, etc. Typical billing for the...

I was fired accused of illegal activity company said they had video tape evidence. I haven't seen any tape. What are my rights

California is a at will employment state. That means employers can fire someone for just about any reason that is not discriminatory. There are...

Do all Lawyers file a appeal for a defendant that was convicted?

If the attorney was retained, then the agreement will spell out the duties the attorney has. As the other poster mentioned the normal practice is...

My fiance is charged with concealing a weapon in a car

He could chose any attorney he can afford. Next if he does not have money he can ask for the public defender when he goes to court. He should not...

You can hire an attorney to protect you from criminal prosecution. You may consider also hiring the same lawyer or different lawyer for any civil...

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Can 2 strikes come from a single conviction where there is 2 counts but are ran concurrent ?

It can be used to strike the person out as you put it. However, the attorney should file a Romero motion to strike one of the prior strikes. One of...

Can my partner and I obtain a liquor license to manufacture distilled sprits if I have a pending misdemeanor DUI?

Speak to your attorney. If you want a second opinion ask your lawyer to consult with an administrative law attorney. You could hire the admin...

Generally speaking, the police make arrests, the DA files charges. However, in this types of cases sometimes the police make an arrest and then...

I was lied to at a court hearing by judge assistant (public defender), what can I do?

First of all this only becomes an issue if you really can't afford the 250 dollars. If you are truly indigent you should challenge both the...

California penal codes??? Help please.

Hire an attorney. This is complicated and you cannot fix this on your own. There may be grounds to withdraw you plea especially if you were...