No sexual contact beyond holding hands and kissing is lawful for any person to conduct with a minor in California, including when both participants...

Lawyer’s fees are not governed by law. Every lawyer can set their own fees. A person seeking a pardon can either apply directly to the governor’s...

My boyfriend has been in the county jail for 7 months but got sentenced 14 months 80 percent ,are the 7 months being counted?

Unless he waived credits as part of a plea bargain, he will receive credit for all of the days he has served.

Is the a statue of limitations for a juvenile in a felony case?

Hire an experienced Juvenile defense attorney to represent your son. If you can’t afford an attorney, the court will appoint one to defend him.

Is it possible to do a criminal preliminary hearing in propria persona?

You are entitled to represent yourself in all stages of a criminal case. The court will give you the Faretta advisement, which warns you that in...

Anything beyond kissing and holding hands is illegal to do with a person under age 18 in California. Intercourse, oral sex, digital penetration,...

How do I get written information about statutory rape?

Look at Penal Code 261.5. http://law.onecle.com/california/penal/261.5.html Sex with a 14 year old by a 19 year old can be a felony.

Although this isn’t likely to affect your school admissions or employment, to be certain, go to your local social security office with your birth...

Speak to an attorney who is experienced in government tort claims. There is a very short deadline to file a claim, so don’t wait.

He must serve all of the 45 years with no reductions or conduct credits before he will have a parole hearing. If he is not deemed suitable for...