Court appointed attorneys

You should always have an attorney. If you truly cannot afford one (and you'll never know if you can or not unless you meet to discuss your case,...

First time abalone hunting and got ticketed for taking abalone prior to 0800 hours, is this fight-able?

Then Department of Fish & Game take their job very seriously. Because if the regulations put in place for protection of the species due to...

Do i hire a pro bono or good attorney or stay with public defender? I'm being charged with two felonies on my first offence and

You're asking for a "pro bono" attorney. That is often viewed as asking for a free attorney or one that is willing to take a case on for free. Not...

What is the average sentence imposed when a first time offender is determined guilty at trial?

Are you asking about a misdemeanor possession case or just using that as an example? A first offense possession case should be eligible for a...

What can I do about being charged with disturbing the peace while visiting my son at his house, which I own, not live in.

The bottom line is that if you have been charged with a criminal offense of any sort, you absolutely need an attorney. Whether or not this case...

When are traffic citations off the books

You're stuck in a tough spot. You say they were paid, the court says they weren't. Do you have proof? You may qualify for an amnesty program to...

If a person was charged with the following crimes do they qualify for pro 47 11360(a)(1)hs 182(a)(1)pc 11361(a) hs

I don't know what you mean when you say something was supposed to be dropped - like you were never convicted of one of the charges? All of the...

In order to convict you, they must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you possessed property that was stolen and that you knew (or reasonably...

I can only assume you have a lawyer. Ask them for a copy of the discovery. There are certain things they must redact out, but they should give you...

Need help clearing my record. Dumb mistake.

Your understanding of what Miranda does and doesn't do is off. It's not like TV or the movies. Just getting arrested doesn't mean they have to...