Was my right to competent defense violated?

Not likely. A public defender -- like any criminal defense attorney -- has a duty to communicate settlement offers to his/her client. She...

Caught shoplifting

My advice is to keep an eye on your mail as you will likely receive a letter in the mail indicating that you are being charged with a crime. If...

Controlling case is 11378a, subordinate is 487 (over $950) should I file petition to get the drug charge dropped to misd?

Violations of Health and Safety code 11377(a) are covered by proposition 47. If you were sentenced to a felony sentence for such a violation and...

Prop 47

If your brother is facing a violation of Health and Safety Code section 11377 then proposition 47 may help him. This code section is covered by...

You may have a "no-drive" defense. The sweeping net of law enforcement casts a wide path and more than occasionally traps someone who hasn't...

Expungement or dismissal of old charge? early release of probation? for military?

Expungements and early terminations of probation are granted at the judges discretion based on what the judge feels is in the best interest of...

I have a current misdemeanor for shoplifting in Jan.2014. Will this conviction stop me from being hired at IHOP?

A petty theft conviction can and should concern employers. That is why I recommend that as soon as you can afford to address your conviction, you...

Did the time percentage prison inmates do change this year?

Percentage-of-time rumors are among the most persistent in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. No small wonder: Prison...

Use your blinds, or get drapes in the meantime.

I think I scratched a car whilst filtering through traffic on my motorcycle. What now?

I'll add one thing: as a motorcyclist myself, I'd think twice about lane splitting. Always attempt to exchange information with other drivers...