How much trouble can I get into for possession of alcohol and marijuana ?

Although marijuana is legal under CA law, like alcohol, legalization does not apply to minors. Though the consequences won’t be so severe as to...

Refusing a chemical test is generally not the best option, as it will result in a one year administrative suspension with no restricted license. ...

Can I get an I-551 stamp in a jurisdiction other than my own?

I believe that the Santa Ana office will have the same power/authority to give you the I-551 stamp. You can call Santa Ana first or consult with...

Wife here on CR1. Have audio she doesn't wear ring bcuz doesnt want ppl 2 know she is married. Enough evidence of fraud?

On its own, this would appear not to be enough. A person can want for others not to know they are married without having entered the marriage with...

How to best handle traffic stops in CA?

Mr. Reed's answer is already pretty thorough, but I'll chime in to share a little secret about how I've personally avoided three tickets in the...

I filed for full custody and a temp RO can I drop the case before the court date ?

Mr. Salick's answer is spot on. But if you did wish to drop the RO or custody petition, you would probably have to wait until the court date,...

The first inquiry is whether the traffic stop was lawful. Then, if it was, was it lawful for the officer to go from traffic stop to search. Not...

Is it possible for my brother to get an early release due to medical reason even tho he plead guilty and was just sentenced?

There are two processes: 1. Medical Parole, 2. Compassionate release. Both are difficult to get. Take a look at: Penal Code Section 3550 deals...

Why did my no turn on red go up from $232 to $771 in one day

You did not make any mistake for scheduling the court date, it was for not appearing. They basically added another charge (failure to appear),...

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What info would a defense lawyer want about the petitioner who is also victim of domestic violence ?

An attorney defending a respondent in a DVRO proceeding would want to know as much as possible about the petitioner's credibility, own propensity...