You can use the court’s subpoena power in a traffic ticket trial or criminal court case where you represent yourself. It is the way to force things or people to show up. The way to do it is to get the form, get the court clerk to sign it, and then get it served properly. Continue reading
Clean up a criminal record or DUI Conviction by getting an expungement. Here is an Attorney’s explanation of what can be done to expunge DUIs, misdemeanors and felonies in California and how 17b motions work. Continue reading
It’s time for the State Governments to wake and let undocumented immigrants get drivers licenses and auto insurance. We will all be safer when this happens. But for it to happen, we have to let go of the idea that a Drivers License is legal proof of anything but the legal right to drive. A drivers license should not be used as proof of legal residency. Continue reading
It’s time for the State Governments to wake and let undocumented immigrants get drivers licenses and auto insurance. We will all be safer when this happens. But for it to happen, we have to let go of the idea that a Drivers License is legal proof of anything but the legal right to drive. A drivers license should not be used as proof of legal residency. Continue reading
Posting “bail” on a traffic court case is different than posting bail on a criminal case. In traffic court, the bail is really a deposit to make sure you show up for your trial date. If you don’t go, the court keeps your bail. Continue reading
San Francisco’s Sheriff claims he can still do his job, even though he had to turn in his guns to the court. District Attorneys says they will treat him like any other criminal defendant. Continue reading
Some general information on how to get documents admitted in traffic court and how hearsay evidence objections work. Continue reading
A Criminal Defense Attorney’s take and analysis on how the recent US Supreme Court Decision on 4th Amendment Search and Seizure law affects how Defense Attorneys will challenge illegal searches from now on. The decision provides confirmation that there are 2 separate legal theories for challenging an illegal search: 1) reasonable expectations of privacy and 2) common law trespass. Continue reading
A Criminal Defense Attorney’s take and analysis on how the recent US Supreme Court Decision on 4th Amendment Search and Seizure law affects how Defense Attorneys will challenge illegal searches from now on. The decision provides confirmation that there are 2 separate legal theories for challenging an illegal search: 1) reasonable expectations of privacy and 2) common law trespass. Continue reading
Guide to suing that idiot driver who hit your car in Small Claims court, written by a former insurance defense trial attorney. You can sue in Small Claims without an attorney as long as you are seeking less than $10,001 in California. Continue reading
