I'm trying to find help to overturn a conviction where a pretext call was edited multiple times in San Diego ca.... Probono

I agree with my esteemed colleagues that you will be unlikely to find an attorney to handle an appeal pro bono. The cost of the trial transcript...

Is the DA allowed to refile for the 3rd time, if the gun element is unproven because of the prior dismissals?

Confusing question. What do you mean the existence of the firearm was never ascertained by the DA? If you mean that the police and DA did not...

You are not allowed to bring any recording devices into the courtroom. But why would you want to anyway? The proceedings are transcribed by a...

Can police take your DNA before going to trial if you havent been convicted but charged with 288?

Sorry but the law says they can require him to give a DNA sample. The fact that he is not convicted but charged is irrelevant. If you friend...

Yes. An attempt to commit a crime simply means that for some reason, the crime could not be completed, hence an attempt. I think attempted murder...

Charged with PC288.4(B) skipped bail and failed to appear at arraignment. Can the case be dismissed?

Sometimes the questions we get asked leaving me shaking my head. So someone is charged with a crime, skips bail and the charge will magically...

What the DA gives as sentence.

While the DA may listen to the family, they are not bound by their wishes. The DA represents the State of California, not the victim's family. ...

I was victim of a sexual crime 3 years ago and never told anyone. can i still report it?

Yes you can and should report it, so that the report can be forwarded to the DA for prosecution. I join my colleague Mr. Finnecy in expressing my...

What proceedings take place during a hearing for a "Petition for Dismissal" in CA? Specifically motions 17B and 1203.4?

Don't know about Placer or Alameda Counties, but in Sacamento if you just file a 1203.4 petition, there is no hearing. If it is granted, you will...

Police reports are inadmissible hearsay, certified or not. You cannot use them as admissible evidence because they may contain statements of out...