Your description of the situation indicates a possible conflict of interest. You have a right to be represented by an attorney of your choice. I...

It's hard to say what sentence you might get from your brief description. If you have prior convictions and are charged with a felony, you cannot...

If your child was taken from you without your permission, it would indicate a social worker believed the child was in immediate danger. If that’s...

Warrants do not expire so you need to get it taken care of. It sounds like your missed court date was the result of a misunderstanding. The courts...

There’s some variability in how far police can legally search a car during a traffic stop, depending on the circumstances. When an officer lawfully...

It sounds like the charges against you and your husband are incorrectly filed. Under California Penal Code Section 459, burglary is the act of...

You need a civil rights attorney who handles prison cases to help you and your son. Your success or failure with a legal claim will depend on your...

If you were coerced into signing legal documents while you were under the influence of medication then it means you did not give informed consent,...

It can't be ruled out as a possibility that you could get jail time. You didn't mention the charge but it could be something like criminal mischief...

Your question can be interpreted in different ways. The usual statute of limitations in California to charge someone with a misdemeanor is one year...