Should I hire an attorney for my civil rights violation 1st or a defense lawyer for my 1st degree burglary charge?

1st degree burglary is a very serious charge that carries a lengthy prison term if convicted. Put all your resources into defending yourself on...

The other attorney's on this post are correct. While there's no law against writing to the DA, you DEFINITELY should not do this without first...

Can a Sheriff Deputy be a victim of a crime and respond to the accused persons home?

Just because the Sheriff is the alleged victim of a crime does NOT give him the right to enter your home without a warrant, let alone conduct a...

Help - Need a Low-Cost Criminal Defense Attorney for Misdemeanor and Help Learning Charges Pending

You need an attorney ASAP. If you can't afford one, the public defender should be appointed for you at your arraignment. Since you say you have...

As a victim, you have no ability to force the court to bring the defendant to trial. Continuances are in the discretion of the court. Criminal...

Is house arrest possible or live in drug program

You should direct these questions toward your current attorney.

Can a person be tried as a career criminal when they have only one prior conviction for possession

The laws of Texas and California are not the same. California attorneys are usually not licensed to practice law in Texas and are not familiar...

My girlfriend was sentence to 217 day in the county jail how long is that

She should consult the attorney who originally represented her or get a new one ASAP. Do not post details here on Avvo or anywhere else. Do not...

What does this mean? Can I still do a expungement on this case?

Consult with the attorney who originally represented you or get a new one ASAP.

I want to know

You should speak to your attorney for advice on what to do. You should not assume that you will get a probation violation or that you should admit...