I need a criminal defense attorney asap!

From what you've posted here, it sounds like you may need a family law attorney, not a criminal defense lawyer. Have you been arrested, issued a...

I was arressted for dui, filed on for, being under the influence, doesnt that say it was an unlawful stop?

If law enforcement has a legitimate reason to stop you (like not having plates) then anything they observe afterwards is fair game. It's not...

Is never going to Kohl's again really such a bad thing?

My boyfriend has a strike, is on probation and he is currently in jail.He is facing a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.

You are only required to go to court if you are personally served with a subpoena. Given your boyfriend's priors, you can expect the DA to put more...

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Can I use video evidence to defend myself if my felony case goes to trial?

"I have a new attorney" Then simply ask him or her.

What do these charges mean?

I agree with my colleagues, but would add that 187 is more than just homicide, it's murder. The legal difference between homicide (a generic term...

I lost the California Statute Number remove guilty or no-contest plea without reason and "reset" case to trial Jan 15 2010?

If only it were that easy. Unfortunately, it's not. Penal code section 1018 governs motions to withdraw a plea. These motions are difficult, but...

I was caught with petty theft at kohls and i have court in january. i am scared. I have never been introuble with the law.

A conviction for petty theft can have some steep consequences. Hiring an experienced criminal defense lawyer is the best move you can make. An...

Will the clerks at a courthouse in California give out information (The charge) on a open case if i have the docket number?

They will give out the information you're looking for. Criminal cases are public domain.

My husband got arrested and went to jail. His bail was posted for 5000 and I paid that in cash and was told, if my husband

If you paid a cash bail, then the judge should exonerate the bail when the case concludes (and it sounds like it has). If you posted a bond through...