How can I make sure charges for domestic abuse are not filed against my husband?

A local attorney may be able to deal with the District Attorney and prevent charges from being filed. My offices are in Chico, but I practice in...

What are requirements for an accepted (felony) Plea Bargain to be reversed? Re: Case in California

A judge has to let a defendant hire the attorney of his or her choice, but only if that's done in a timely manner. Judges can't let their...

Payday loans

They can turn it over to the District Attorney's office, but it is up to the DA to decide whether to file charges. Who is making this threat? If...

My 13 year old son attempted to shoplift a $2 soda - he was not arrested. They want us to pay $300 - what are our options?

As Mr. Dane noted, most stores won't bother to pursue a small claims action in these cases. What's more, they KNOW they'll never get $300 if...

Instead of filing a lawsuit, you may be able to resolve the situation through arbitration. If a client requests arbitration, the attorney must...

The cop's failure to observe you for 15 minutes doesn't automatically result in the case being dismissed. That requirement is an element of...

How do i go about reopening a criminal case in california?

Addendum to the answer above, after I noticed I missed something in the question: Are you certain your brother didn't have a lawyer? In...

Charged with DUI with Injury one count 23153 a/b Felony.

I'm puzzled why you think a DUI over 12 years can be used as a prior. California law allows another DUI conviction within TEN years to be used to...

Dui vs Citizenship

Generally a first offense DUI isn't grounds for denying citizenship. Multiple convictions may lead to exclusion from the US and denial of...

Should she plead guilt or what should she do?

Whether someone should accept a plea depends on the circumstances. I don't think something is necessarily wrong if an attorney -- public defender...