I ignored 4 traffic tickets from 2010 & 2011 now equaling $4K & loss of DL . Will plea of financial distress reduce amt of fees?

What has likely caused these fines and fees to skyrocket are the civil assessments added on for either failure to appear or failure to pay. Most...

Da wants to overturn a signed, accepted by the court plea agreement , our son plea DID NOT INCLUDE paying restitution upfront

You have posted about this in different ways previously. The terms of the plea and sentence apply to your son and not you. If the deal has gone...

I was caught shoplifting and charged with a misdemeanor. It is my first offense, what do I do?

Bottom line: you need a lawyer. If you hire none, they can appear on your behalf. Thereay be legal, factual or other defenses available. There may...

Can I be charged for possession or intent to distribute marijauna?

It's not the police that determine charges - that is up to the DA. If they think theremin enough evidence to prove intent to sell, they'll file it...

I am being wrongly accused of scamming someone online for $1000, what will happen when the other person files a police report?

You're asking great questions, but they're all speculation at this point. IF they report you and IF the police take it seriously instead if as a...

Felony reduced to misdemeanor. Will community service likely be apart of my punishment?

All great questions - unfortunately asked of attorneys that know absolutely nothing if your case. You have a lawyer - they are the ONLY person who...

Is it normal to have more than one felony settlement conference

A plea is only finalized when accepted by the judge. There may have been details to work out, compliance with Marsy's law (victim notification),...

Is there any way to maintain possession of my leased BMW after a replevin has been filed? I am able to bring account current

This was posted under criminal defense. I'll reclassify it so it will be seen by bankruptcy/debt attorneys.

The police took my hard drive and documents of mine and say they are doing an investigation

First and foremost - STOP MAKING STATEMENTS ON A PUBLIC FORUM SUCH AS THIS!!! Yes, they can and will keep your property as evidence until the...

There is no such person listed as an attorney with the California State Bar. With a title of "Claims Coordinator", it appears as though he is the...