You seem to be asking what factors a judge considers in sentencing. The judge may consider several aggravating or mitigating factors. They include...

Police can legally enter someone's residence either (1) with the consent of the resident; (2) in an emergency in which someone's safety is...

There are a few situations when police can lawfully use deception to gain entry to people's homes. First, they must be unable to obtain a search...

It sounds like the sheriff’s deputy was implying that you would be charged with trespass. If you didn’t do any damage while you were in the...

This sounds like a classic case of being accused of a crime that you did not commit. You need to compile the evidence of your innocence, such as...

It sounds to me like there might be additional evidence to demonstrate the innocence of your friend’s father. He needs to inform his attorney, who...

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...