What would be the average cost of a class a felony trial using a court appointed defense lawyer

Been watching a lot of Law and Order lately? There is no such thing as a Class A felony in California. California penal law is not divided in...

My public defender gave me the choice to plead guilty. For elder financial abuse .but i have Not seen the evidence or discovery

I always try to share any discovery with my clients since it makes the attorney client relationship go smoother. But by law, he is not required to...

What is the point of a presentence report if I took a plea bargain deal? The presentence report wouldn't have any impact?

Because until the judge sentences you in accordance with the plea bargain, it ain't over. If the judge gets additional information from the...

In need of a pro bono Attorney, to fight my sons 2nd degree murder case.

Very sorry to hear about your son's situation. But as Mr. Kaman pointed out, you are not going to find any attorney in Sacramento or anywhere else...

The Sixth Amendment commands that the defendant has the right to have the jury fully consider his theory of the case.

My answer is a bit different than everyone else. Think of it this way: the attorney is the captain of the ship and the defendant is the passenger....

It's simply the way the code section is numbered. The ":a" doesn't stand for anything in particular. It's two counts of attempted murder. ...

211 is always a felony. There is no such thing as a misdemeanor robbery so obviously "f" stands for felony. Not sure where you are getting this,...

Do not talk to the cops. Nothing good will come of it. If you get arrested, demand a lawyer and say nothing further.

What is the purpose of the 10 day right to a preliminary trial?

A defendant has right to a preliminary hearing within 10 days of his or her arraignment. If the day does not get A defendant has a right to a...

I was accused of assault by someone, and a warrant was placed for my arrest before I could tell my side of the story.....

Both my esteemed colleagues are correct. Of course an arrest warrant can be issued based on the statement of the complaining witness. In fact,...