My son's face in 25 to life for first-degree murder but he was under the influence of mushroom can he offer manslaughter

If you want to help your son, STOP discussing his case with him during visits and calls from the jail. Those conversations are recorded and can be...

Can I sue McDonald's for false advertising?

Sure, you can sue them because they aren't serving a certain unhealthy pile of garbage masquerading as a sandwich in the middle of the night... and...

Whats happens if you get another drug charge( possession of paraphernalia drug? When you are in Diversion program?

You may get another chance... or the judge may terminate you. There's no way anybody on this website can predict what will happen. Just so...

I hired an attorney before the first court date?

It depends on your fee agreement. If your lawyer convinced the DA not to file charges, that's a good result.

How do I transfer my misdemeanor cases in new York to California

It simply cannot be done. California courts have no authority to handle a case filed in New York... and the taxpayers wouldn't pay to transport...

New California Bail Law?

The "new California bail law" is on hold. It currently means nothing. Even if it was in effect, judges could still increase bail on people who...

My bro-in-law was arrested in 1996 and sentenced to 22 yrs. Why does the 1996 case status say open if he was already convicted?

It sounds like an error on the court's website. There is a disclaimer that says the website is not the official record. Why does it matter, anyway?...

With the statute of limitations after 3 yrs will i have a problem with spending money I had stolen?

It sounds like you may have stolen from somebody who doesn't believe in the statute of limitations. Watch the movie Scarface and pay special...

Your brother needs a lawyer for his criminal case. If you spent all your money on a bail bond and he can't afford to hire his own lawyer, the judge...

What will happen if I arrive from an international flight with a outstanding warrant?

With a warrant out there, you can be arrested anywhere, any time. Hire a lawyer to see if the warrant can be recalled before you return. If you'd...