Cops searched my gma's house took all there guns and money in the house but didnt charge them. How do they get there stuff back?

I'd venture to guess your never getting back that money without one heck of a fight - unusual to seize drugs and money without an arrest... Makes...

Illegal search for suspected shoplifting?

Yes, that was likely an illegal search and possibly false imprisonment. Not much of a point in doing anything about it though. It would cost you...

Can a cop just walk up to me and my girlfriendright under a streetlight and right in front of her house and in my car

In theory the officers could say that they were acting pursuant to caretaker function and just approach to make sure you were ok and then if they...

Am I at risk?

Do not make incriminating statements on a public website! Talk to a lawyer, good luck.

If I decided to not press charges on a family member; would he still need to bring a lawyer even though the judge said bring one

Your family member absolutely needs to bring an attorney. As stated by my colleagues, it's not up to you to determine if charges are pursued -...

That would be malicious prosecution but not slander. Actually, since I don't practice in Cali - there may be various state torts you could raise....

Wrongfully accused to retain a protection order. She's just is doing this so I cant see my son.

Hire an attorney. You must defend the OP and the best way to do that is to hire an attorney. I'm not sure what your question is and there are no...

First time offender for a retail theft of $99.99

You should hire an attorney and see if he or she can negotiate with the prosecutor for young one placed into a diversion program so you can avoid a...

First time retail theft offender of $99.99. Civil case. What is expected outcome

First time offender in a civil case is irrelevant. Are you sure that only a civil claim has been brought against you? If so you need to talk to a...

Civil rights case: More advantageous to file in state or federal court?

It's hard to say but I find Federal court to be faster and less political. Without knowing anything about your claim, I would say that I would...