Hello, can a criminal attorney in a misdemeanor case refuse to let his client testify? Are judges required to ask a defendant
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Answered on June 29, 2022
No they cannot. The right to testify and the decision as to whether to have a court trial or jury trial is left solely p to the client. An...
How do I change my public defender? I have court in 2 days
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Answered on June 29, 2022
The legal motion is a Marsden motion but understand that most such motions are denied and nothing you have written even comes close to the standard...
Possibly of getting charges dismissed?
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Answered on June 29, 2022
We get this question all the time and the answer is still the same. Why would the DA's office, especially in Sacramento where they are impossible...
My public defender lied to the jury. He made up his own version on what happened. I was found guilty. What can I do about it?
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Answered on June 27, 2022
You can't give a judge a statement. That is hearsay and is not subject to cross examination by the DA. The only was to get your story out is to...
Can I file a Marsden motion after I have been determined to be incompetent to stand trial?
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Answered on June 21, 2022
No. By law, you are deemed incompetent so you can't do anything legally. If you have a traumatic brain injury with some disabilities a doctor has...
What could I do if I’m being harassed by someone in another state?
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Answered on June 20, 2022
First of all, if the compromising photos you sent him are nudes, he is in possession of child pornography which is a state and federal crime. So...
Do I have the right to search my 18 year old’s car for substances if I have suspicions?
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Answered on June 20, 2022
Couple of things. The 4th Amendment does not apply to private citizens but only governmental conduct. So tell your son that there is no such...
How can I find help?
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Answered on June 19, 2022
You can certainly contact the DA who prosecuted him, but understand statements given after the case is over are deemed unreliable by law and cannot...
What can happen with my case if I marry my "victim"
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Answered on June 18, 2022
Nope. What matters is how old you were when you got boinked. Being almost 18 is irrelevant and so is whether or not your legal guardian knew...
What location should I be looking for a criminal lawyer?
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Answered on June 18, 2022
I don't know how these rumors get started, but there is no such as a "free lawyer online". Public defenders are the "free attorneys" that...