I just recently found out i have a bench warrant ,since march 2011 ,i didnt know about it till today what can i do?

Hiring an attorney could be very helpful for you. If you cannot afford one, then put yourself on calendar, go to court early and speak to the...

My boyfriend is on parole his parole officer searched another residence other than the residence listed on his parole papers.

This question cannot be answered with confidence without a full review of the discovery. Clearly this person needs an attorney, whether appointed...

Is this theft by deception?

Taking the property of another with then intent of permanent depriving the owner of the property = theft. If deception is used to accomplish this,...

My green card will expire in July 2013 and I want to apply for citizenship ASAP. I got charge with misd. 487(a) in dec 2003.

Speak to an immigration attorney. I mean, hire one. A post on AVVO is not going to help you. This is not a do it yourself project. You may find...

How can someone be convicted of 1st deg murder just with circumstancal evidence

Circumstantial evidence may be enough to convict. I practice in Modesto, CA and what comes to mind is Scott Peterson, who was convicted of killing...

Is it better to go to jury or bench trial?

Speak to your lawyer about this. Bench trials are not very common in CA, unless you have an agreement from the judge of the disposition or results...

There is nothing about being on parole that precludes a person from being an informant. There are three types of informants and a combination of...

Can a defendant testify against me (the co-defendant) if he took a plea pl 230.34 5c (not a top charge) and is being deported?

Co-Defendants very often turn against each other. They testify against each other all of the time. The scenario you paint here is not different.

Will the DA subpoena me to testify against my now ex boyfriend?

There is a strong likelihood of you being subpoenaed. The accused has a right to cross examine witnesses against them. You are a witness against...

MY FRIEND IS ASKING HOW SHE CAN GET ON HOUSE ARREST UNDER AB 109.

She needs to ask her attorney to address it through the court. The judge makes that decision. It may or may not be available.