the first thing i would do is contact the lawyer who represented me on the case.

s/he can go back to court and put the matter on calendar to have the sentence revisited and possibly modified.

if the ankle bracelet is causing problems I assume you have already made the co aware of... View More

your attorney can Amend the Complaint or refile it.........if the attorney did something wrong that prevents you from recovering you may have a Malpractice suit against him/her.

Remember: Insurance does not cover intentional acts as a rule.

if your lawyer specializes in 7-11 cases... View More

more info is needed.

the severity of a sentence is often a function of what you did; how much pressure the victim is placing on the DA; the DA/ courthouse and the Judge and your prior record.

if a judge is involved already, you must be at a stage where the court has appointed a... View More

A Bench Officer has a lot of discretion concerning a recess.

However, no one on this list has all the info, and most people asking questions on the internet are naturally not the best historians.

If you are in trial, that is a question you should ask your attorney.

What did s/he say?

It sounds like your issues are more family law.........unless you were arrested and are being prosecuted.

Then you would need to make an appointment with a criminal defense lawyer or request the court appoint a public defender for you ...at the arraignment.

either retain private counsel or contact the Public Defender.

that attorney will ADD TO CALENDAR AND then request you be release OR without bail.

a private lawyer would want to contact the DA before going to court to lock in what will happen.......entering a plea of not guilty or... View More

you might start by having a lawyer write a stern letter about his blackmailing you.

you can also contact the local police dept. However, you then bring into play what YOU did.

did the girl look over 18 or represent herself as such?

Call lawyers on this list that do Malpractice or google lawyers in your area.

It is true these cases are very costly to bring, and remember, the costs are usually the client's responsibility.

If you can't get a lawyer, your LAST resort would be to sue in small claims for... View More

The person, and his or her residence and possessions, shall be subject to search at any time of the day or night, with or without a warrant, by an agent of the supervising county agency or by a peace officer.

California Penal Code Section 3453 - Public.Law

don't sign anything without a lawyer's review and ok.

there is often a difference in the evidence presented by a defendant and the DA.

contact a lawyer or request that the court appoint a public defender to represent you and review all the facts.

Something is missing if your lawyer thought the case had value..........

Either s/he is having issues with you as a client, or liability or damages are not as sound as you think.

Call any of the lawyers herein and see if they would look into it, and would contact your initial lawyer... View More

Penal Code 18715 PC – Possessing Explosives in Public or Private. California Penal Code 18715 PC makes it a felony to maliciously or recklessly possess an explosive in public, a private home, or anywhere ordinarily passed by people. The sentence is two, four, or six years behind bars.

When you say illegal, you are talking criminal. That would require your proving criminal intent. I would want to hear the doctor's version.

If s/he billed the ins co for a new leg, there might be a fraud.

I would write the doctor, return receipt requested, setting forth your... View More

you should contact a lawyer who handles both criminal and family law...or 2 separate lawyers.

are you going to have the baby?

if you know how to find the guy, then you have to decide what you want to do after consulting with a lawyer.

be careful as you have criminal exposure.

Easy....

you just retain a new local lawyer, and s/he will assist in the transition.

In an accident case, the 2 lawyers will split the fee.

In a criminal case, you would try to get a bill for what the lawyer has done and get the balance turned over to the new lawyer.... View More

it is normal for an officer to see if one needs assistance at night.

they routinely run plates and it is easy to see if you don't have a sticker on your license or one that belongs to another car.

you had an expired license and were driving illegally

however, the way... View More

see the comment by atty Grant below.......except he is saying if you have done everything!

i don't think DMV and the Court will allow you to drive until you have done everything ordered by the court and DMV.

Technically there would be a bench warrant for your being in violation... View More

More info is needed.

it is a question your lawyer could address.

when I make a settlement, I often say, "my client will accept the offer, if he receives the money in the next 10 days".

otherwise, insurance co's continue to stall and delay at every opportunity.... View More

your lawyer should be able to obtain it from the DA.....otherwise, it should be given to you at your first court appearance called an Arraignment.

you can also call the DA or DMV to get a copy.

DMV will send it before the hearing date re suspension.

have the lawyer you found contact the first firm.

if you signed up with them already, then you have to sign substitution of attorney papers...........or at least a demand letter by new attorney of all paperwork the 1st atty had.