How much is a criminal defense attorney normally?

I'm confused by your question. How much is an attorney? Their fees? For what? Trial? Appeal? Either way, that's between you and whatever...

I was a victim of a violent crime in san Francisco in 1978, is it possible someone owes me some type of compensation

I don't know if they have money for you, but you may want to start looking on the State Controller's Office unclaimed property...

How can i reduce my felony to a misdemeanor? and further more ex-punch it ?

Yes, Penal Code all subsections of Penal Code 261.5 are "wobblers" and can be reduced to misdemeanors. If it's not built into your plea deal to...

Is it possible to stay in county on a 245 conviction and not get sent to state prison

It depends on the specific charge and what the sentence was. You can get probation on a 245 and do time in county. If probation is denied, it's a...

For a police officer to search your house and finds baggies with an illegal substance, what charges does the person tend to face

Anything from an infraction for possession of less than an ounce or up to a felony for possession for sales if they think that the amount and...

After caring for my granddaughter for 2 months I find I have a felony warrant for a case where am attempting to file a motion t

You haven't really posted a question. Without knowing why the warrant was issued (a probation violation or a new case?), it's difficult to guess. ...

Will we b able to speak to the judge on sentencing day to see if we can convince him to change the charges?

Sentencing is too late to change the charge. If he has already entered a plea, and if he really wants to try and withdraw that plea, he MUST do it...

Have a good lawyer but can't more be done?

Felony charges being reduced to a misdemeanor - so far, so good. Especially in light if the facts you posted... 100 mph, 3 miles, collision,...

Do AVVO ratings really mean much, and how do you find out a lawyer's win/loss record when it comes to trials in a certain field?

Nobody but avvo knows how their rating system works, but it's a starting point. From there, look at their website, reviews, answers posted......

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I was caught shoplifting but I was treated poorly. If I don't pay the fine and they take me to court could I have a case too?

A merchant can detain somebody they reasonably suspected of shoplifting. They cannot use excessive force however. If you were in fact stealing, a...