Need a pro bono lawyer for 211 no wepon, strong arm was trying to get away, and burglery (macy's) STORE THEFT...WHAT CAN BE DONE

As you've read from the prior answers, you're unlikely to find an attorney to take this case on a pro bono basis. If you truly cannot afford an...

What is the next step for someone that has been found guilty of two felonies and has a ten year old felony conviction?

Yes, sentencing is the next step, but before you get to that, there are other things that must be done. The sentencing report as indicated needs...

What can family do to appeal to the Judge during the pre-sentencing period?

A judge cannot legally receive information directly - they would forward your letters to both sides for their consideration. How each would choose...

How can we ensure the best outcome?

Something not mentioned in the other answers - If this person has now been convicted, but has not yet been sentenced, now is the time to file...

I have a date of offense of theft code 488 for the first time at the Target store for $ 143 dlls, I have a tourist visa and

It sounds like you have a pending court date for a theft case. Everyone facing criminal charges, but especially a person who could have adverse...

Is this a legal search & seizure? (please read the details below)

When a person is arrested away from a location and the police have reasonable cause to believe that a person at the location will destroy evidence...

I have several traffic outstanding tickets that are unpaid and I now have a suspended license. I want to clear my fines but they

Sorry to hear about your circumstances. Unfortunately, you've got a mess on your hands. One county in the state can't gain jurisdiction over...

Does a judge always ask for a Pre-Sentence Investigation/Probationary Report after a guilty verdict?

Yes, unless the report is waived by the defense. If it is not waived, the judge should indicate they've read and considered the report before...

What the specific charge is matters. There are some misdemeanors that are deportable (or can have the consequence of denial of naturalization or...

What book would you recommend to a pro-se litigant in federal court?

Unfortunately, there isn't any book that will give you the collective knowledge of four years of undergraduate studies, three years of law school...