What duties does the Judge have when entering settlement agreements in open court, with a court reporter?

I suspect there is a bench book that covers done of this. The parties settling are presumed to know what they are signing and in for.

Does California indigent defendants receive free legal representation for their first appeal of a felony d.v.conviction?

I understand why you are upset. I will point out that the plea deal kept you from being incarcerated. This is a rhetorical question but did the...

Sure you can sue. Will you win? No...you have no damages, you have no recognized cause of action. Advertisements and commercial speech do enjoy...

Can I join the military with a felon?

a Felony is a disqualifier, a . Misdemeanor requires a waiver. Expunged in California shows the case was dismissed but will still be considered....

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My mom was hit by an uninsured driver. What should she do now?

policies are required to have uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. Of course you can sue but if he couldn't afford insurance what will the...

How to avoid an enhancement to class c misdemeanor or felony theft charge and class b misdemeanor for criminal mischief?

These questions are best left your wife's attorney. .. .the PD will give you the best answers about the case. No one here knows the case and...

The criminal justice system needs to have finality. If you missed the appeal deadline you probably gave lost your right to appeal. Something makes...

How long does a case last when is about discrimination of race at work and harassment???

You don't tell us what type of case this is but you have only started if this is 4 weeks old...

Male bartender that was terminated for an infraction done by 2 female bartender 6 weeks prior. Wrongful termination?

There is not enough to comment on. Most employment is at will so not much you can do...

How can a person get back into court if they feel that their lawyer wasn't giving them the right legal advice.

Withdrawing guilty pleas are difficult. Two witnesses said he did I it. It may be enought to convict for more. You would need a local specialist...