What is bail and how does it work? Essentially, when somebody is arrested for a crime, they can post a bail amount so that they can have their freedom while their criminal case is pending. There are two ways to post bail. Either number one, you post the entire bail amount on your own, or […]
Category: Criminal Defense
Going to Court? Here’s what to expect at your first court hearing. Hi, my name is Givelle Lamano, and I’m the principle attorney at Lamano Law Office. One of the most common questions that people ask us is: What can I expect on my first court date? The simple answer is that there are three […]
What is a mitigation packet? These are documents prepared by your attorney, that show who you are as a human being and why you should be sentenced a certain way. These documents give the court and or the district attorney’s office information to consider when negotiating a deal in your case, this might include letters […]
My name is Givelle Lamano. I’m a criminal defense attorney with Lamano Law Office, and the purpose of this video is to explain to you the confusion of what happens when you, or your loved ones, are charged with a crime. The first thing that happens is supposedly, a crime has been committed. After a […]