Of course you can ask for the public defender. And, if you can't afford a lawyer, that's exactly what you should do. First and foremost, show up...

If a "victim" in a criminal matter has lied to police, detectives, and the DA; can I ask for them to take a private polygraph?

You shouldn't be asking the victim anything or even talking to them. You should let your lawyer of your lawyer's investigator handle that. Even...

Can someone shine some light on what exactly a 1203.4 PC does after an arrest and successful completion of probation?

It's impossible to tell you why the entry is gone from the local database because the information that does and does not appear in it is determined...

Is there a difference in court fines,fees and restitution?

Administratively, these are all different. From your standpoint, they all come out of your wallet. You must pay all fines and fees before you can...

What does it mean when probation is revoked?

I agree with Mr. Kaman. If your probation is revoked, you go to jail. Consult the attorney who represented you on the case or hire a new one if...

Can I go to jail?

You need to hire a lawyer right away to deal with this.

How much time will be done with five months credited and good behavior out of a year sentence in the county jail?

Your brother really needs a lawyer to sit down with him and review his paperwork to provide an accurate answer. He should speak to the attorney...

Can I get an extension or do I get jail time?

If you didn't complete what you promised to complete, you violated your probation. In general, courts don't look favorably on giving extensions...

DUI

Consult an attorney immediately.

California: Will an expungement help eliminate a "dismissed" case from my record when a backgournd check is performed?

As the other attorney have pointed out, California has no true expungement statute. "Dismissed" is as good as it gets. Consult an attorney to...