Could a Public Defender represent me in a 851.8 petition?

Each public defender office sets their own policy. Ask the one where the court is located, where you would need to file the motion. My suspicion is...

Can a shoplifting charge that happened 23 years ago be re-activated?

The judge wants him to attend? I doubt the judge communicated with this person. Sounds like the local sheriff is going through some old files and...

Is there any defense against this?

Stop posting facts about your case online. You are in trouble yes. If you or your parents have the money for an attorney, hire one. If not, you can...

How long does it take to notify school district of a arrest? and how are they notified?

It can be pretty quickly. I mean if we are talking rape or molest, I'd imagine the police would directly contact the school immediately. This...

Missouri v. McNeely and implied consent

The McNeely ruling can apply to your case facts. Implied consent is not really consent in the constitutional sense. Hire a lawyer who knows about...

Expungement process in California?

Hire a lawyer or use the public defender. Don't make these difficult decisions without counsel.

How much time do you get for a PC 30305 (A) (1) ?

It could land the person in jail and/or prison depending on the person's background criminal history. This person needs an attorney. If they cannot...

Applying for school and county jobs, will my charges come up on background check?

Depends on the job you are applying and the school and/or career you seek. Speak to a licensing attorney. Christine McCall on this forum is an...

Hi I am charged with 594(b).(1)PC-felony vandalism plus a 1&B . What are the conssequences will I get jail time or probation?

Heres the deal, you are looking at lots of jail time. I don't know what 1 and B means, but you are in trouble. Can a good lawyer keep you out of...

1. Call the DMV ASAP (you have only 10 days from arrest date) to request a DMV hearing. The number is on the pink paper the cop gave you - the...