Twenty-six years is an unusually long time to wait, even for a case of childhood sexual abuse. However, there is a slim possibility you might have...

If you believe your attorney is providing you with inadequate legal representation, you could write a letter to the judge presiding over your case...

Failure to make restitution payments may be a violation of the terms and conditions of probation, which could result in additional fines and...

If there are no other facts to justify the jailers' actions, you might have the basis for a lawsuit under California state law and 8th Amendment...

You need to take two actions: First, contact the police and tell them the same story you posted here. Even if they don't arrest the house cleaner,...

If it's a first-time offense, you are unlikely to go to jail for shoplifting. However, you should expect a fine of at least $150, plus penalties...

You appear to be referring to a "dispositive motion." It means a motion seeking a court order to entirely resolve any legal issues in a case...

In general, hospitals may limit visitation rights for clinically necessary reasons or when the restrictions are reasonable. Examples include a...

If the only issue leading to your arrest was your request to speak with an attorney before discussing the situation further with police, then you...

Police can legally search someone when they have probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed and evidence of the crime will be found...