How do I know if a defense lawyer on an old case is dead or not?

Look him up on the California State Bar web site. It shows all contact information and bar status.

Is it possible to get felony domestic violence charges dropped, or reduced

Yes, reduction to a misdemeanor or outright dismissal seem likely based on the information provided. However, much depends on how the police report...

Is there any fee waiver form the class unable to pay, for misdemeanor domestic violence can I just don't jail time enstead.

For some convictions, the 52 week DV class is mandatory in CA. For those crimes, not doing the class would be to reject probation, increasing the...

If I am not high, can I legally drive a car if there are traces of marijuana in my blood (e.g. from smoking the day before) ?

Safest course: Don't get into a situation where you are having to argue the fine points of marijuana DUI. But, if you do, a marijuana DUI is a...

Wht cn I do? Is there paperwrk I can file myself and if so,how long will It tk to be able to gt my property back?Are there fees?

Counties have different procedures to have oroperty release. Where I work, the DA notifies the agency that holds the property to release it. That...

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If A Clerk Of The Court Wont Give Me Copies Of My Minute Orders From My Juvenile Dependency Case Who do I contact

Because the documents are all confidential in every dependency case, a closed case requires a court order to release them. An open case means you...

If I walk out if a bar because I hear commotion outside and I get hit and fall to ground, do I have a right to defend myself?

Self defense has very specific legal standards, but is very fact driven. It involves or editing whether s juror finds it reasonable given the force...

How can I get my grandkids out of foster home

I would suggest that you speak to an attorney who practices in your Dependency court. In my county we have solid working relationships with...

If my child was adopted is it legal for them to use the same case number for my son 8 years later?

Some counties a sign case numbers to moms. Others assign numbers to children. The former case facts will appear in the new case and have great...

My question is they came to get my kids they didn't get them my kids are out of town children how long will they keep the case

You may not be aware of all the allegations. Local courts can behave very differently when it comes to marijuana based allegations. Sounds like...