My son is 18 and accused of a homici de that quickly turned into a gang related homicide. Our lawyer is going for manslaughter.

I know you are very worried about your18 year old son, but none of us can truly assist you because we haven't read what I assume is voluminous...

Find an experienced criminal defense attorney, explain the situation to him or her and let them handle it. The cops do not have to read you your...

Incident with public safety officer got me falsely arrested 4 days later with my wife and my three daughters in car.

No. What would you sue him for? Not everything in life can be turned into a lawsuit, so forget that nonsense. You're angry because of the...

Does inmates really need an attorney to be released for a third strike offense, if only one of the arrests was biolent?

Not sure where the defendant is in regards to the criminal matter. If the case is ongoing and defendant has not yet been sentenced, the person...

Generally does the victim need to appear in court for a petty theft?

Not unless you receive a subpoena or order to attend from the DA. Cases such as these usually plea out, so I doubt you will ever appear in court

When i was 8 i messed around with a 6 year old girl can i get in trouble for it even though we were both young?

Although I seriously doubt the DA would file charges due to your young age and the staleness of the case, I wouldn't talk to the detective. ...

Can this charge be sealed ?

I heartily agree with Ms. McCall. In conjunction with your previous post, I concur that you are headed down a worrisome path. You are the...

I am a psychologist in a group home. One of the boys was adjudicated for possession of child porn, yet there was no proof

I agree with other posters. Unless you have a JD to go with your other license, you can't just say there was no proof. Obviously enough proof for...

How much time can i get for two felonies charges of 243 and 273.5 penal codes

You just off pobation and you have new charges of DV and assault. Little bit of an anger management issue? I suspect you have the PD, so why not...

Can a defendant ask the judge for self representation in a criminal case in a jury trial since his 3 former lawyers failed him?

They say that a person who represents himself has a fool for a client. Good advice. You've fired three attorneys, huh? Would love to watch the...