Understanding Bail in a Criminal Case
It is extremely important to understand the factors in deciding bail prior to your court date. Â Bail is governed by the Bail Schedule for the respective county in which the crime is alleged to have occurred. Â Factors in the setting of bail are controlled by the California Penal Code Section 1275. Factors in reducing, increasing […]
Metropolitan Courthouse DUI Attorney
If you or a loved one has been arrested for a DUI and are ordered to appear in the Metropolitan Courthouse in downtown L.A., then you need to contact an attorney as soon as possible. Â If arrested for a DUI you generally have 10 (TEN!) calendar days from the date of your arrest to request […]
How much will my ticket cost if I hire a Los Angeles traffic ticket lawyer?
Is it worth the money to hire a Los Angeles Traffic Ticket Lawyer? Â This is a question I get asked everyday in my office. Â Some people will call and beat around the bush, others get right down to the point and just ask. Â If my LA traffic ticket costs $500, why would I pay […]
Low Cost Expungements by Errol Cook
Clearing your criminal history in the current economy may give you a leg up in the employment arena. Low costs expungements are relatively easy to do depending on the charge you were convicted of. A low cost expungement is fairly simple if the charge was a mild misdemeanor and the expungement was part of the […]
Matt Barnes fails traffic ticket 101-If you ignore a ticket, it just gets worse
Former Los Angeles Laker power forward Matt Barnes got hooked up yesterday by the Manhattan Beach Police Department. Â Barnes has posted $51,000 in bail (that’s likely about $5k to a bail bond company for those of you keeping score at home) and he is now a free man again. Â Barnes is also currently a […]