In compliance with legal rules, and as a matter of office policy, the San Joaquin County Public Defender's office does not represent co-defendants...

No, the Public Defender is not required to provide this. In California, the court reporters who produce the transcripts assert copyright in them...

The question is a good one, but technical. Penal Code 245 (a)(4) is "new law" in that that particular subdivision was added by AB 1026 in 2011. ...

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In need of a criminal attorney who works either pro bono or on a lien.

DUI case: This is a criminal matter, so your son can be represented by a lawyer whether or not he can afford it. That's from the US...

I would add that if you get caught with a CCW without a permit the responsible law enforcement agency likely will not issue the CCW, or revoke it...

What is the Public Attorney 's Job ? Does he have lunch to butter up the DA? before or after your case?

Talk to your lawyer. Call often and leave lots of messages if you need to, or talk to him in the hallway on your next court date, or...

As many of my colleagues mentioned, there is a limited "expungement" in California under Penal Code section 1203.4. Yes, a Deputy Public Defender...

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What are the chances of getting a low term sentence for a felony evading arrest charges with 2 strikes on your record already?

"What are the chances" questions really can't be answered intelligently in this format because they depend so much on the underlying facts of the...

My son was arrested on the 11 of Feb., on drug poss. narc, trans/sales, under the influence, poss of needles. He still in jail.

Most public defenders will not speak to you without the client's permission, and even with the client's permission they may not, if they believe it...

How many years after probation is done and fines are paid off before a felony can be expunged in california.

All of the answers posted thus far are true. If possible, it is best to have the conviction reduced (called "17'd in California criminal court...