Got a letter from a law firm for CA Penal Code 490.5 almost 5 years after the incident. Should I take it seriously?

Most lawyers on Avvo will tell you to ignore them. As far as I can tell, none of the bottom feeder law firms that send out these civil demand...

Is there any thing that can be done to lessen a sentence once an inmate accepts a plea deal and is sentenced

Generally speaking, it's too late to do anything. I'm sure your husband had an attorney who was provided at taxpayer expense.

Can I change my answer from going to trial to the plea deal they offered

What does your lawyer say? The DA may have revoked the offer when your case was set for trial.

Why would it matter as to my being out of coustdy if they could force an evaluation for incompetence? Is there some kind rule ?

If you don't comply with the judge's order to cooperate with an evaluation, you can be remanded to the jail to make sure it happens.

The chemical tests distinguish between psychoactive THC and the metabolites that are produced when it's broken down. Generally, the ratio between...

Criminal/Immigration? Im a res. alien, had a 1st DUI 3 years ago, now a warrant for possession of a controlled sub. Deportable?

A conviction for meth possession will make you deportable and subject to permanent exclusion from the USA, but you may be able to avoid a...

No. You failed the test and the clerical error doesn't change the result.

Why aren't you asking your lawyer? Generally speaking, the DMV hearing officer will send out a written decision within 20 days of a hearing. If...

The whole point of our entire justice system is to determine who's telling the truth and whether or not the evidence is enough to prove the...

I have 2 DUI convictions in New York over 10 years old but still five years apart. Due I still have to due 18 month DUI program

Check with DMV to see what they require. I don't know what "outpatient program" you're talking abour, but a state licensed 18 month DUI school...