My public defender quit without telling me and the court still won’t provide any discovery for me case. What’s going on?

You were assigned a public defender from the PD's office - you did not hire your own private attorney. Therefore they can move PD's from different...

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My daughter is in custody, how does she get a public defender assigned?

She will get a PD at her first court appearnce or what we call her arraignment, on her probation violation.

Is it illegal to date a 17 year old when I just turned 18?

Dating is not illegal. It is the sexual activity since minors cannot consent to sexual activity of any kind and parents cannot give them...

Hello I need assistance my 16 yo son was arrested for 459 pc, 182a, 496b in Napa County. I need to know how to contact a lawyer?

Mr. Marshall is correct. If you are looking to hire a criminal defense attorney, find one who specializes in juvenile law as opposed to an...

Can my wife get her case dismiss in her first hearing for domestic violence without a lawyer?

Anything is possible but why would a DA just willy nilly dismiss a case? The simple is no, at least not at the arraignment. Maybe down the road...

MMy daughter is an adult and she was beat up by her boyfriend she doesnt want to press charges he gave her a black eye?

As heartbreaking as this situation is, your daughter is an adult and must fight her own battles. She is the one who has to file a police report and...

My 19 year old son was arrested on assault-battery.

Your son needs the attorney even for a misdemeanor charge. And who is this "she" that was assaulting everyone? Maybe you need a restraining order...

Why were enhancement charges added to my list of charges?

You misunderstand the nature of enhancements. You could have a completely crime free record but if you are being charged with a crime that can be...

Falsely accused of domestic violence because ex is trying to get sole custody. When will I be arraigned as do I have to post bai

Yes you can request a public defender at your first appearance but some counties will have you fill out an income and expense declaration to see if...

How can I protect myself from dcfs?

If you admittedly have an open case with DCFS and you're pregnant AGAIN, you are not going to "protect yourself" from DCFS. Depending on why they...