What is a job of a public defender?

You've made some pretty broad statements that have no basis in fact. Most public defenders I know are hard working and dedicated, in light of...

I received a subpoena to testify, I don't want to. What are my rights? I was the victim

This is a question that pops very often. The State can compel you to testify through the personal service of a subpoena or order to attend on you....

You've gotten a lot of good legal opinions, but I'm curious: your daughter got a letter from the court notifying her of a new court date, but...

How can I get my fiancé out of jail?

Probably not. Once the DA has filed charges, then only they can drop them. An adult cannot have a consensual relationship with a minor and if...

What does "no bail" necessarily mean?

No bail means someone may be in some deep you know what . Usually the only cases set for no bail are murder cases or violation of probation. ...

If I bail someone out of jail and am making monthly payments and the defendant gets taken back to jail on new charges do I still

Yes. Your boyfriend's re-arrest on new criminal charges has nothing to do with the contract you signed with the bail company, so you must still...

Does the unenforceability of a contractual jury trial waiver also make a bench trial waiver unenforceable?

This is a civil matter, so you should re-post your question under civil procedure or something similar that deals with civil trials.

3year 8 month lid at sentencing??

Hard to say if it's a good deal because we know nothing about the facts, Most criminal cases are very fact driven and whether an offer is a good...

Next steps in removing sex offense registration requirements?

I agree that a certificate of rehabilitation and a pardon are most likely your next steps. Call around to some local criminal defense attorneys...

What is an EDOR. It was just submitted on a case I'm watching, for a the DA's signature

I handle mostly child molestation and sexual assault cases in Sacramento County and have for the past 5 years. I have never heard of EDOR. ...