Help wioth legal issues concerning mdmh, extacy distribution and consumption on a school facility during school hours in -16yrs?

Needless to say, this is a mess. You've written a long version of the events that unfortunately lead to the same bottom line: Criminal...

I got a speeding ticket and I realized the day circled (Monday) and the date (5/22/09)don't match. Can I fight this?

Ordinarily, such technicalities don't invalidate the entire citation. It may be to your advantage if you choose to fight this (giving you the...

Permanent resident and was convicted of 2 felonys (lewd,(288a)) . Currently being deported. What are the chance to stay in US?

I don't focus on immigration in my practice, but I can address one aspect of this situation. Can the charges be "changed" to a non-deportable...

What happens if someone is arrested and they are not given their right to one local phone call?

The right to phone calls is covered in Penal Code section 851.5. 851.5. (a) Immediately upon being booked, and, except where physically...

Photo-line up identification

Mr. Bailey offers sound advice. I believe this question is related to a similar one I answered -...

How do you fight "photo" line up identification?

There are procedures that the police must follow in order to make the line-up fair. The standard is that it cannot be unduly suggestive. For...

Misdemeanor charge, for petty theft got sick. Failed to appear in court.

I would need some more details about the case, your condition and the case against you, but for a misdemeanor, there is likely a way to have any...

I need to know how to file a "pro per" I cannot afford an attorney or want one so I have to do this on my own... I need help

At least you are aware of the impending statute of limitations. Many personal injury attorneys will take a case on a contingency basis - no...

My wife was arrested for DUI last night and is in jail. Prior DUI 6 years ago both in CA. Is it possible to avoid conviction?

I practice in Orange County. Depending on what time she was arrested, she will either go to court this morning (Friday) or she could be stuck in...

The officer did you a huge favor by only citing you for 75, not 83. The charge is driving in excess of the speed limit, not driving a particular...