I desperately need a pro bono or dicounted rate criminal attorney. Its a serious matter and includes a 3rd strike...(emergency)

I agree with the other answers and strongly recommend that your husband seek to have the Public Defender appointed. Given that there are other...

First offense "petty" crime / misdemeanor, looking for basic info

It is good that you have 'learned your lesson' from this. Without more details and a chance to review the police/loss prevention reports no...

Petty theft charge

Allthough I fully support the right of defendants to represent themselves, aren't you supposed to know the answer to the several questions you...

My 18 year old son is in Custody in Fresno County Jail as of 1/26/12. i'm told he took a bottle of beer and left the store.

He will most likely be released on OR when he appears before the Judge for the first time. You have no obligation to either bail him out or hire an...

It would be great if it were just you and the Judge and the DA at every court appearance, but there are always going to be many others on calendar...

Being falsely accused of lewd acts with a minor,if reporting party doesnt show up is there a good chance of the case being drop

There are more facts here than anyone who is not your criminal defense attorney wants, or needs to know. Keep these things off of the internet,...

Miranda rights were not read correctly to, does this effect a coersive confession made to officers while under the influence

These are all questions you will need to discuss thoroughly with your criminal defense attorney. In large part, however, most of the factors you...

Victim of a violent crime

I sympathize with you and the deep emotions this re-opening of your trauma has caused. The only thought I can offer is to contact the Victim...

The other strong possibility is that, if the V was subpoenaed by the DA but then fails to show, the DA will likely be able to get a good cause...

When I initially read your post I wondered why it was 'unfortunate' that this was the first time. Upon re-reading, I can see why 'unfortunate' was...