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If I have to appear in court this morning to answer a charge of contempt, can I ask the judge for a court appointed lawyer?

Because a contempt charge is a quasi-criminal matter you have every right to ask the court for a court appointed attorney if you cannot afford one. If the court denies the request, I suggest that

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 19 days ago

If my 12 year old son was involved in horseplay at school with a friend but it escalatedto puching, should he pleed guilty in juvenile court?

Given the facts that you have written about, I suggest that you and your son consult with an attorney that defends minors with respect to criminal matters and from there make a decision on what is the

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 19 days ago

If a person attempts suicide after being with a friend but fails, are there criminal charges that can be placed upon the friend?

Under the laws of all states in this country suicide essentially is a crime and one who assists another could be charged as an aider to the crime. Given what you have written, a third person could pre

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 19 days ago

What to do about an expunged conviction and a job application?

What crime was expunged. If both were expunged, then you say no...that is the whole point. But before you do this, make sure you do an FBI background check and find these listings. If you were charged

MD, Member, California Bar answered 21 days ago

Can I request jail time or community service instead of paying probation restitution.

If the judge has not sentenced you yet, talk to the district attorney handling your case about requesting community service or jail time. If you have already been sentenced, talk to your probation off

Nathan Wagner answered 22 days ago

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