If you are out of custody, what's the rush? It sounds like you are doing ok and if the DA wants to screw around, let him. The only reason I would...

My husband is being charged with 49 felony corporate charges. His bail is 1.7 million dollars and a 1275. Pro bono atty needed.

While I don't know your husband's particular circumstances, I think most attorneys would be insulted to be asked to work free of charge. Do you...

What type of evidence is needed to convict someone on PC 261(a)(2) and PC 288(B)(1) ?

The simple answer is her testimony, if believed by a jury, is sufficient for a conviction. Do not need DNA, medical evidence, photos or any other...

Criminal charges felony with a strike California

Sorry but a preliminary hearing does not "lock in" the charges under some circumstances. Usually the agreement is that the DA can add any charges...

Caught Shoplifting and loss prevention used excessive force.

In California a merchant is permitted to use a reasonable amount of force to detain someone they think has committed petty theft. You are wrong...

Charged with 3 counts of 288(a) and 2 of 311.11(a). The DA has offered plea with one count of each charge. Should I take it?

There is no way to answer this question. 288(a) are simply too complicated and fact based to give you a good answer. Your attorney is the only...

What is the procedure to file a criminal case?

Sounds like stalking behavior. Your son should see if the police will take a report. If so, it will be sent to the DA's office for the filing of...

I fired my court appointed "lawyer" and went pro per, can I get another court lawyer?

I used to do dependency cases in both Sacramento and El Dorado Counties and unfortunately, many of these clients were extremely difficult to deal...

I fired my court appointed "lawyer" and went pro per, can I get another court lawyer?

I used to do dependency cases in both Sacramento and El Dorado Counties and unfortunately, many of these clients were extremely difficult to deal...

Is county time double if your going to prison?

Depending on the crime, you might get day for day credit. However, certain crimes, such as robbery, are limited by statute to 15% credit both pre...

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