Does my brother need a lawyer instead of a public defender

Sorry to break it to you, but Public Defenders are licensed attorneys. I think in San Mateo, they might even be called "private defendera" because...

You really do not need to post this question multiple times. The court is not required to offer alternatives, but it does. If those...

Yes, going into Jail to serve the time. In Riverside County, if you do the jail time, you will end up serving no more than 50%. They don't really...

Unfortuantely, you missed your chance. After a DUI arrest, you can request a DMV hearing within 10 days from arrest to contest the suspension. If...

I need a good lawyer and answer for dui

Honestly, it depends on a variety of factors. How were FSTs performed? Administered? Machines calibrated & maintained? Blood analysis good?...

If you plead, you had your "day in court". Serna would not apply to you. It only applies where no conviction has occurred as it is a motion for...

My son was arrested for DUI in L.A. What should be our next steps?

Unfortunately, the police dept will not release the report. They will simply direct you/him to wait until the court date to get them. For now,...

Am shoplifting from jcp of $ 231 worth of what will happen in court after three months .. knowing it was the first time

The exact same thing you were told would happen in one of your other 20 posts between today and last week. One of those is here:...

Caught shoplifing at jcpenny - CA for 250 $ fist time no crimenal before, i have adate to go to court,

Same thing that you were told would happen in all of your other posts. One of which is here: ...

Can someone be violated on their summary probation even if it expired six years ago, violation occured when probation was active

Overall, I agree with the answers you have received. I would only add the the failure to pay fines could result in a "failure to pay" notice being...