On jail for petty theft, being on probation of a different matter ,will this be a felony??

She needs a lawyer to deal with the violation of probation.

In California, can filing a false police report also be considered false imprisonment?

SHE can not bring any charges against anybody. Only the District Attorney or Attorney General have the power to criminally charge someone. ...

Do i need to consult an attorney

If the offer was made by the DA, it was made by someone with extensive knowledge of the law. If it was made by someone else, they're trying to...

What does "no bail" necessarily mean?

I agree with Mr. Farina. It could be something serious. Or, it could just mean he was arrested for something minor which, nonetheless, was a...

My brother is in Soladad State prison and is being herrased by a officer is writing kites to other imates saying my brother is a

I agree with all the other attorneys who have responded. In addition, you should get in touch with your brother's attorney if he has one or find...

Most probations include a condition that the probationer waive his 4th Amendment rights. This means the police can search him, his residence or...

Does the sheriff have the right to search my residence?

They should have showed you the warrant as proof that they had one. If they didn't have one, the search was illegal and any evidence against you...

I need a lawyer for a criminal case. I live in California but my case is in Texas. How can I seek help?

If the case is in Texas, you need a Texas attorney

Should I plead not guilty for my Caltrain "fare evasion" infraction?

Yes, plead "not guilty." Yes, get a lawyer and fight this.

What is an EDOR. It was just submitted on a case I'm watching, for a the DA's signature

I also practice in Sacramento. I have worked with Joe Farina on cases. I've never heard of EDOR, either.