Jury Selection

Because criminal cases run the gamut from simple misdemeanors that may only involve a single witness to a complex, multi-defendant fraud case...

Punishment for being caught with a suspended license

If you're charged and convicted under Vehicle Code section 14601.3, there is a minimum 30 day jail sentence plus possible fines and...

Plea Bargain

Yes. Resolving a case by a plea of guilty or no contest doesn't preclude you from filing an expungement under 1203.4 as long as you otherwise...

How do I resolve old unsettled tickets?

The failure to appear is going to complicate things, but the sooner you get in court, the better. It's always better to show up on your own and...

I was charegd with Criminal Threat (a felony), but I did NOT do it

Trying to prove a negative ("I didn't do it.") is tough, but in criminal law, it works the other way - the DA has to be able to prove it beyond a...

Do I need a lawyer? She won't leave.

You're going to have to get her off the lease and/or evicted legally. She has a right to be there as much as you do. If she's stealing, you can...

Can a person on parole live with a person on samory probation

The answer for each of them is "it depends." Each person (both the person on parole and the person on probation) will have terms and conditions...

My son was arrested for shoplifting in Ca. he's 18 years old and it's his first time what i should do? hire a attorney?

He's an adult under the eyes of the law and any conviction will remain on his criminal record forever. Yes, he'll need an attorney - either on...

The "max" and "how much time they give you" are different. Unlawful sexual intercourse can be a misdemeanor if the age difference is less than...

What kind of punishment am i looking at? first time offense grand theft, please help!

If you were under 18 at the time of the offense, you will go through juvenile court, no matter that you're over 18 now. You're going to need an...