I received subpoena by mail only, investigator for D. A left card in my mail box to call them and I do not go to court to testif

Stay off public forums and buy an hour of an attorney’s time. The full answer is more complicated than a quick post will allow. You need...

What happens if I agreed to going to test for CPS and then change my mind because I already admitted to using marijuana ??

You could end up in a very serious situation. You need to hire a Dependency lawyer ASAP and get advice about how to not make a bad situation worse!...

Can charges be changed after plea deal accepted and prisoner started his incarceration in prison ?

A judge retains jurisdiction over a sentence in trial court for 120 days. However, getting a Judge to recall a sentence means demonstrating that...

The decision about going to trial faster or slower is mostly the Defendant’s. He doesn’t have to waive time (give up his right to a “speedy” trial....

If in jail on a warrant and public defender does not appear in court can I file a motion due to in affective assistance counsel?

He had a right to council when he returned to court. He had a right to a hearing on whether the Failure to obey court ordered was willfull. Since...

Can I sue the bail bonds?

I think so, but the question will be whether damages make it worth filing a lawsuit. Filing a PI suit is a business decision because the firm is...

Each parent, and the children, have lawyers appointed by the court. It isn’t unusual for parents to hire an attorney when facing termination of...

Hire a lawyer, or if you can’t affoord one wait and ask to be represented by the Public Defender. Make no statements regarding the case, not online...

Common sense (rather than legal) advice: If you are a Canadian or US National, contact your embassy. If you are abused, contact local law...

I’m a witness in a murder what are my rigth?do I have to testify

If you have a right against self incrimination, you can assert that right and not testify. You also have a right to an attorney. Otherwise, you...