Am I able to fire my paid attorney and have a public defender instead? I

You are always free to hire another lawyer to substitute in and replace your current lawyer. To be appointed the Public Defender's Office you will...

Can my boyfriend go to jail for statutory rape?

Legally yes. If his girlfriend is under 18 and he knows her true age and has sexual intercourse with her then he has violated the law. This doesn't...

I'm looking to retain legal council , first to dismiss the absurd criminal charges of felony evasion and disorderly conduct .

Yes, please file a civil suit after you successfully defend the criminal charges. You may also want to file a complaint in each Deputiy's...

What are the required steps to take for those effected by Prop 47 , specifically for San Diego Superior Court?

Your attorney will need to file the Prop 47 petition on the court form and file it. I understand all Prop 47 Petitions are being heard in...

Possible for me to become a Criminal Defense Attorney with criminal record in CA?

Yes, I have two friends who are lawyers that had felony convictions in their teenage years that were later reduced to misdemeanors and then...

You'd better be on the safe side and have the warrant cleared before you travel to Hawaii. A knowledgeable attorney can have the warrant recalled...

What's the possibility of NOT being sent to jail for welfare fraud? No prior arrest/conviction history.

The amount of jail time, if any, depends on the amount of money allegedly taken and how much can be repaid quickly.

I had a wet reckless 14 years ago, can that be used against me now in a DUI charge by the DMV and the courts?

10 years is the time period for a "wet reckless" conviction to be used to enhance a subsequent DUI conviction. As such, the answer is no.

Can i win my case for felony trial

Simple answer! If the facts are as you state them then yes you can win. Please make sure you have all the facts before proceeding. Your best bet...

My son was arrested for PC 25850 in San Diego County. He is only 19 years old with no prior arrests and is from out of state.

To properly advise you and your son, we need additional information. Please contact an experienced local, San Diego County, lawyer to discuss the...