This is tricky, and you have to be careful. They have the right of citizen's arrest, but they can only use "reasonable force." If you decide to...

How do I find out the name of attorney representing my son?

If you can gain access to the minute order, it's likely on there. However, if he's being represented by the public defender, it may not be the...

Will I go to jail for getting a misdemeanor driving on a suspended license?

Unlikely you'll do jail time unless you have a lot of previous convictions for driving on suspended licenses. I would suggest hiring an attorney...

Can I be recorded without my permission ?

California is a two party consent state in regards to the recording. Now, it doesn't necessarily mean that you have to verbally give your consent,...

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Juvenile court is a much better place to be than in Adult court. It's a longer, more involved and can be more complicated process, but tends to...

Domestic violence case

Mr Devereux is correct. It's extremely common for the victims in domestic violence cases to recant their testimony or prefer to not testify, or to...

How do I file a Restraining Order in Los Angeles

As you may already be aware, this has a huge repository of Attorneys. Most attorneys who practice Family Law, Domestic Violence, or Criminal...

Can my BF press Domestic Violence charges whenever he wants even after the DA rejected the case?

The prosecutor's office has till the statute of limitations runs out to file charges, based on the date of when it occurred. For felonies it can...

Hypothetically speaking, could she try pressing those charges again even after the DA dismisses the entire case?

Yes, though it all goes through a process. Normally what happens is that the police writes a report, turns it in to the DA's office, and a filing...

I just got my paper work for court i missed my court date if i go in to the court can i get tookin in for bench warnt ?

Whenever there is a warrant, there's always a chance of arrest. Sounds like this is a misdemeanor, the best way you can handle this is hire an...