And don't forget, if the cops don't arrest you, relatives might sue you. Unless you are a professional fighter, working in the entertainment or...

When a complaint is made to the Attorney General, that office will initially review it to see if it suggests possible wrongdoing (law breaking of...

There may be several reasons that charges have not been filed, First, there may not be enough evidence (the low BAC is an example of that), so...

What do I do if my counter offer was denied by my own public defender?

I agree with the other attorneys that you need to get an explanation from your lawyer. In my experience very few, if any, public defenders want to...

A Harvey waiver means that you agree to allow the court to consider dismissed counts in imposing sentence. This generally means that the court can...

I agree with the other attorneys who responded. An experienced defense counsel is a must. Do not disregard public defenders, or conflicts...

A plea bargain is governed by section 1192.5 of the Penal Code, and require the agreement of the defendant, the prosecutor and the approval of the...

What are my options? My fiancee's little brother is in juvenile detention facing 3 felonies if 269 (a) (1),(3) and (5).

Given the severity of the charges perhaps the most important part of the case will be keeping the young man in juvenile court. Thus, you should...

Do I need to hire an Attorney for this misdemeanor?

Welcome to Sonoma County where dogs vs livestock cases are politically sensitive. The Sonoma County Public Defenders office has an excellent...

Can you revisit criminal precedings if relevant information or financial backing which was unavailable is now available

There really isn't enough information provided to answer this intelligently. If the former charge was a non-serious and non-violent felony, (i.e. a...