My brother has been charged with Assault with a deadly weapon and is now incarcerated I would like to hire an attorney for him.

Here's what you can do to help him: First - don't discuss the facts of the case with him - either over the phone or when you visit. Those can be...

Legal records were supposed to be sealed and were not. Can I accomplish this without hiring an atty and paying out money?

Adult records cannot be "sealed". If you were placed on probation, you can seek relief under Penal Code section 1203.4 (commonly referred to as an...

Who do I talk to about reducing the charges against my son?

You've gotten a number of responses already - at the risk of repeating things, let me echo the answers and explain why. First - contact with any...

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There's more to calculating even a possible sentence than just the charges. Several of those charges, if they are alleged against more than one...

A few issues: First, it is unlikely the courts here would ever learn of your Nevada citation. Most infractions cannot be used as a basis to...

I got a ticket code 12500(a) and I have a previous 3 years of informal probation what charges im facing here?

When you are on probation, any new criminal offense (other than most infractions) can violate your probation. If you are eligible to get your...

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My husband is in jail for a DV incident that happened 8mnths ago. What are the chances he'll get out of jail soon?

Sorry - there's just no way for anybody to guess about a possible sentence. It depends on the facts, his record, the judge, the jurisdiction, the...

Can I be found guilty of first deg robbery yet not guilty of the weapon allegation?

Can you be convicted of a robbery count and have the weapon allegation found to be not true? Yes. The jury could have found that you did take...

I was caugth stealing at walmart the police was involve. im 21year old. what happens if i dont pay the fine

If you don't show up (or have a lawyer appear for you) on the court date, they will issue a warrant for your arrest. Don't do that - it will only...

What is the difference between a Public Defender and a Court Appointed Attorney?

A person has a right to appointed counsel in a criminal case if they cannot afford to hire an attorney. Typically in most counties, there is the...