Is it common for the DA and PD to do homicide investigations together, Or are thay done only by homicide investigators?

Extremely common. It allows DA's to direct the investigation and make sure the evidence they will want to use should the case go to trial is...

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Do I have a criminal record?

If they haven't reported this to the police then the only record you have is with the store- not an actual criminal record with law enforcement.

Is a Public Defender expesive.

Your situation isn't totally clear. I have never heard of a public defender charging a $50 fee in the beginning. Sometimes the court will order...

If a petition for factual innocence is denied, can I appeal?

Yes, you can appeal the denial of a finding of factual innocence. This is an extremely difficult motion to win and you have to put together a lot...

How should i go?

the easiest and cheapest way to do it is to go to the clerk's office and ask for certified copies. You could ask your defense attorney but they...

How can a prison inmate get released after 18 years incarcerated

Life with the possibility of parole? or life without the possibility? An appeal or a habeas is your best bet. A pardon is always a possibility...

Penal Code section 261(a)(4)(C) basically says that inducing someone to have sex through fraudulent means is rape. And yes, the individual...

What is the penalty for a felon, prior drug, in possession of illegal firearm. Is there a mandatory minimum.

It depends on who prosecutes him. In state court there is not a mandatory minimum. In federal court it is a 10 year minimum for a felon in...

My Brother was found Guility of 2nd degree attempted murder and 245(a). How much time is he facing?

This is not the kind of answer you want a random stranger to tell you over the internet. He's facing a very long time in prison. You need to talk...

I have a bench warrant for not paying fine. What am I looking at and what can I do.

The best thing for you to do is put the case back on calendar and explain to the judge what happened and see if he/she will give you another...