What to do about a police report... Do I need a attorney?

Prosecutors (usually district attorneys) are responsible for filing criminal cases against citizens. In a situation like your's, typically a...

Can I get a DUI fine reduced/changed to something else?

The short answer is yes, many judges here in San Diego will consider this. BUT, I generally suggest against doing this. Fines, if unpaid, will...

If Miranda rights were NOT GIVEN, DOES THE CASE

Too much TV and movies. The Miranda warning ensures that statements are given voluntarily and without coercion. When they're not given, the...

The civil demand does not directly impact the criminal case. This is because the DA's, not the store, files the criminal case. The store can...

Got to appear in court friday i was charged with drug charge cops say they found little crack in my car which is a lie!!!

If you appeared in court, you should have been appointed a public defender. If that did not happen, something went really, really wrong. Try...

Three strikes

Agree with the above. I'll add a few more things: 1) if the priors are indeed strikes, there are ways to avoid the 25 to life. For example,...

In a criminal proceeding when you are represented by a public defender is it normal for them to keep changing the public

Winning your 1538.5 motion means you successfully suppressed illegally seized evidence. While this often results in dismissal, it does not always....

Agree with the above. One giant exception though: The City Attorney's Office (prosecutor for City of San Diego) used to offer what we called a...