A male police officer can legally search a woman on the street during a lawful arrest, with her consent, under emergency circumstances, or when...

It sounds like you are alleging false arrest. False arrest means the police officer had no probable cause to believe you committed a crime but he...

It depends on the degree that you either did or did not participate in acquiring, possessing or using the illegal drugs. Regardless of whether one...

You are alleging false arrest and a civil rights violation. If that’s it, you could start with a formal complaint to the internal affairs division...

I agree you need a lawyer to help you. You have several options. You could click on the Find a Lawyer tab at the top of this page. In addition, the...

When police arrest a primary caregiver, they have a legal duty to prevent the severely disabled dependent from being abandoned or put in immediate...

The best way for a jailed business owner to get a bond reduced is to hire a criminal defense attorney to file a formal Motion to Reduce Bail. This...

You might be placing yourself at risk, depending on the conditions of your probation. In general, individuals on probation are required to...

If you are convicted of grand theft auto in California and have a prior felony conviction, the most likely sentence could be two to four years in...

A person who buys drugs from an illegal drug dealer can be arrested. While law enforcement often focuses on targeting the suppliers and dealers,...