I was arrested for a misdeamor and I asked for a public defender. I live in Santa Clara County.

Some courts make a detailed inquiry into your financial situation, while others seem to make little or none. Whatever the case, you need to be...

What chancesdo i have getting it dismissed on a d.v.chargewhen im already on probation fort again w/it being the same person?

No deputy D.A. who wants to keep his job will voluntarily dismiss this. You have a battle on your hands, and the deck appears to be stacked against...

Does basic liability car insurance cover criminal liability?

The insurance company will not hire a criminal defense attorney for you. They should cover you for civil liability up to your policy limit. For...

I was arrested for prowling while trying to see if my girlfriend was home. What should I do?

Sounds like there may be a few pertinent facts omitted. That is actually probably a good thing. This is not at all confidential. WHEN you get your...

How to know for sure

Kelly, you can expect that your devices are being checked out with a fine toothed comb. Do not call them to check. They may just ask you to come in...

I can't think of any criminal law that you have broken. If your ex want's to pursue it, I suppose she could file for contempt in the Family case....

Criminal Defense Lawyer or Family Law Lawyer for defending a Domestic violence TRO?

When you say that the TRO was partially granted, I assume that you mean that there was an order granted pending service on you and a hearing. Get...

Is it legal for the police to pull you over once your on private property in California?

Yes, they can pull you over in the parking. There may be a question as to whether they should have towed the car if it was in a safe place to leave...

Will he need a lawyer or should he go to court first.

Yes, depending on his income, your son will probably have a public defender appointed. In many jurisdictions the court routinely appoints the...

Child support says i make more than i do can they do that or do they have to use my w2

You have a right to have a hearing where you will be allowed to put on evidence of your income. As long as you are being truthful and can bring in...