You are entitled to a court appointed lawyer. There are relatively few lawyers in private practice who handle dependency (CPS) cases because it...

What can I do if my friend wants to drop DV charges on bf?

Your friend can't drop the charges. Her boyfriend is being prosecuted by the District Attorney in the name of society. If she wants to help,...

Is it wise to revoke a bail bond?

This isn't really a legal question. It's more philosophical and personal, and only you can answer it. Sometimes bailing out a loved one is a...

For my first offense and first crime ever how much time will I have to serve for a felony ?

If you've already been convicted, then you surely have a lawyer, whether it's somebody you hired or a court appointed lawyer. He or she is in the...

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Am I an employee, contractor, or nothing? Am I entitled to wages?

What you describe sounds more like a club activity than a job. If you kept doing it without pay for six years, it will be hard to convince anyone...

Are you allowed to book talent for shows and events and not pay them?

What you describe sounds more like a club activity than a job. If you kept doing it without pay for six years, it will be hard to convince anyone...

If I was told husband’s plea with be probation with 1 year county jail time? What does that even mean?

It means he's going to have to stay in jail for a year, then he will be released with conditions he has to follow, including a one-year domestic...

WHAT DOES BEING CHARGED WITH11350A MISD,11364A MISD,11375B 2MISD,11378 FELONY,11376A FEL667.5 B FEL.THEN NOW THE JUST ADDED3 69?

Penal Code §69 is resisting an executive officer, which includes cops, by force or violence.

Is there a scenario where a first time DUI offender in California will not see jail time? Even if double legal limit ?

Start calling DUI lawyers in your area. I've had many clients with blood alcohol levels around .15 who were able to avoid jail time and a drivers...