Misdemeanor diversion is at the discretion of the county attorneys office. You may be eligible OR you may be able to plead guilty, pay court costs,...

What happens if a grand mother lies and says child abuse when the child was not abused, but social worker took them from home?

If the child was removed that means a petition for dependency, neglect and abuse has been filed. The parents or whomever had custody of the child...

You should appear in federal court within on what is called an initial appearance. If the US asks the court to detain you, you are entitled to a...

Is it possible to hire a lawyer for federal time reduction sentenced?

Yes. I have done it in several jurisdictions. The sentencing commission just enacted a 2 point reduction which is knockon down sentences.

Is there a way to gain permanent custody of my grandchild that I currently have temporary custody of?

Yes you can file a petition for de facto custody. You have to be primary care giver and financial provider for a term of 6 months minimum. I've...

If a CI is making a 'controlled buy', also spend some of their own $, get high during the buy, does that negatate their purchase

Unfortunately that wouldn't automatically negate the controlled buy. Your attorney could make a motion to suppress challenging the CI. However it...

What proof do you have he lied? Documents? Video? Audio? Other records? Because most criminal cases there are differences in the facts claimes...

Looking for a securities lawyer for broker defense,arbitration.

There are lots of white collar criminal defense lawyers on here. I am happy to talk to you and/or refer you to someone.

Can anyone help with divorce question?

Shouldn't cost that much. I would charge $350 to do all the paperwork. And it's easily doable long distance withoit you ever coming to my office.

My public defender seems like he is in way over his head representing me in a federal case.

As everyone has stated, you have a right to a jury trial 100% guaranteed by the US Constitution. It is always the clients decision as to try a case...