Spitting in someone's face is a battery. Pushing someone who has spat in your face is only covered by "self defense" if the pushing was the way...

If you were being followed by a cop who saw you throw something out of the window, and the cop retrieves the pipe, yes, you could be charged with...

How can I achieve this and is it even possible to get everything changed. Name, sex. While staying on the registry.

You would need to file for a name change in court and then update the sex offender registry with your new name. Be aware that CCAP records may...

Will this show up on a background check? What should I do?

The longer you wait to reopen a case, the harder it becomes to convince the prosecutor and/or judge to allow you to do this. If you wait until...

What are my options?

It is not a legal requirement that a law enforcement officer personally witness the violation of the law in order for a person who has violated the...

Which Court Dept. would we send info. regarding an Invalid City Citation to: The Judge, City Attorney, or Clerk of Courts?

I would suggest sending it to the City Attorney, but be very careful how you word things. You really don't want to come across as knowing...

What is he looking at? What can I do?

Once you involve the police, you lose control over what happens with the case. The concept of "pressing charges" is really a creation of fiction. ...

If you could provide any information about how long these offenses will be on my record that would be very helpful. Thank you.

Underage drinking is not a "crime". A "crime" is a violation of the law that carries a penalty that can include incarceration in jail or prison. ...

Being on supervision for a sex offense and being required to take a polygraph examination is not uncommon. Your rules require you to submit to...

How long can he be held without any charges? How long does the DA have before charges are filed against him?

The agent has the legal authority to hold someone pending investigation into whether any RULES of SUPERVISION have been violated. That includes...