Do not under any circumstances agree to take a ploygraph. More importantly, STOP TALKING TO THE COPS. The cops are trained to extract confessions...

Why does a person convicted of a sex crime as a juvenile have to register for life?

Yes if they went to what was then called CYA. Must have been a serious sex allegation to wind up in the CYA. But as the other attorneys have...

My fiance has been in prison for 15 years for something he didn't do.

Both Mr. Finnecy and Mr. Hill have provided good information. I am curious as to how you know he is innocent, other than him telling you? Have...

When I was fifteen i was convicted of sexual assault. i think that I was not represented properly can I appeal now that I'm 36?

I can sense in your question the frustration of having to register for life as a convicted sex offender, but there is nothing you can do short of...

Do i need an attorney if i have a possession of Narcotics felony on my record?

I agree wholeheartedly with Mr. Finnecy in that you need to get the criminal charge dismissed pursuant to 1203.4. Secondly, be advised that the...

Do we have grounds to request an appeal or retrial due to ineffective assistance of counsel?

Your lawyer got a robbery charge, a strike, dismissed and you're complaining? Whoever you talked to is dead wrong that assault and battery cannot...

Do we have a chance at appealing the sentence or possibly have the verdict overturned? (I know this is a long shot)

As usual, Mr. Finnecy is spot on. Wait until your boyfriend is sentenced before deciding what to do. Ignore the money grubbers who just want your...

Can I file a civil suit against D.A? If so what type of lawyer. Do I need

You have no grounds to sue the DA. And Courts of Appeals do not decide witness credibility, so for whatever reason your father's case was...

Is it legal for me and my girlfriend to be together if she is 18 and I am 17, we live in California

Yeah, dating fine but no sexual contact whatsoever. And if Dad is opposed I would wait until you are both 18. In any event, Dad is not going to...

What kind of sentance can be ordered for someone currently looking at charges such as 459 (2 degree) & 664/459 (1 degree)?

Mr. Marshall is correct that there are too mamy factors to consider, but generally, it's a state prison case and because of the prior residential...