Do I need an attorney but I couldn't afford one?

He could have afforded an attorney, but instead he choice to bail out. If he doesn't have money for an attorney, that is what the public defender...

I completed a pre trial diversion program as a first time offender. Does this deem the arrest to have never happened?

It doesn't deem the arrest never to have happened. However, I think you need to order your criminal background from the California Department of...

I was given a civil demand letter to pay $250.00 and i paid it for shoplifting and was not arrested

If you are applying for retail work, it may be in the retail theft database. From your response below it reads that you admitted responsibility....

MY BF'S GOING TO HAVE HIS PRE-PRE HEARING AFTER 10 MONTHS. HE HAS A PREVIOUS STRIKE AND IS IN THERE FOR PC422 AGAINST THE DEPUTY

You present facts that a defense attorney would want in order to defend this person at trial. If the cop has a facebook where he or she admits to...

Should I report the statutory rape? If so, to whom? Should I stay anonymous, from what I said in the details? What would happen?

The age difference would be an important factor if the police would do anything anyway. For example if your cousin was 16 or 17, I'm not convinced...

If I was arrested for a DUI, but haven't yet been convicted or sentenced, will it affect my Deferred Action application?

Speak to an immigration attorney. This area of law is very new. If you already applied for deferred action and your application gets denied you...

Fiance got 6 yrs under 3 strikes law. Is it possible he gets the 65% and get out early.He does have 2 strikes.

He won't get out early unless the law changes. Currently if he is supposed to do 85 percent, he will do 85 percent.

If I allow someone who is on O.R. or Probation, what are my rights?

The reason people that are on probation and some people on OR are searchable without a warrant is because they gave "consent" to be search in lieu...

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How much time does the ab109 take off an inmates sentance?

It makes is clear that everyone who is sentenced to non-strike offenses get half time. Whether they get out earlier than that is up to the Sheriff...

You can request the Marsden hearing as mentioned by Mr. Kaman. You could also hire an attorney to help you with this and fight for you. Or you...