Can a lawyer represent 4 codefendents in the same case

Is it possible? Yes. Highly unusual though. In general, each defendant should have their own attorney. If each and every defendant has the...

I stole like $15 of store credit and got caught

If the police were not involved, it shouldn't affect your record. If they are willing to take the $15 and either fire you or let you quit, off you...

Trying to stop petty theft misdemeanor showing in record, court date in 30 days, already hired a attorney, meeting him on Monday

There are some things that cannot be undone. Make sure you're not getting false promises from an attorney just to sign you up. First, you have...

The letter is a "civil demand letter. It's not a civil "fine" - it's a civil demand letter. California law allows a merchant to demand up to...

Expired registration, 16028no Proof of Insurance, 14601.1 suspended drivers license

Yes - if you can fix things before court, that is the number one thing you can do to help yourself. Many judges will reduce and/or dismiss when...

Should we pull plea or not

Don't rely on online advice on something this important. You absolutely need a good local criminal defense attorney. They can advise you after...

My daughter in CA was coerced by her PD to plea Bargain a sentence instead of taking her case to trial on an accident

She better, and I mean quickly, get a new attorney to try to withdraw her plea. Because your allegation is that the PD messed up, I'd strongly...

You hired an attorney and aren't trusting what they told you? Wow. Under Penal Code 977(a), an attorney can appear on your behalf unless it is...

Can I talk to my family about the investigation?

Keep in mind that anything you say to anyone that is not in a privileged communication protected by law is subject to being used against...

Can Walmart charge a fine?

It's not a "fine" - it's a civil demand letter. The short answer is they are all bark and no bite. They can demand it, but if you don't pay,...