Does the victim in an assault have the right to not testify?

Generally speaking, a person who was properly served with a subpoena must go to the court hearing and answer questions truthfully, or they are...

Penal Code Sec. 802(a) provides that the statute of limitations for an offense NOT punishable by death or imprisonment in the state prison (meaning...

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I am the author of the above inquiry about juvenile records per to rap sheets or local summaries, as defined for adults in CA.

Under california law, if you are arrested, but are never prosecuted for a crime, your arrest may be deemed a detention only, (meaning that it has...

Does an adult conviction of 415(2) disturbing the peace as a misdemeanor prevent an adult from sealing their juvenile record?

Disturbing the peace is an extremely minor offense in California. To have your juvenile record sealed, consult an experienced local juvenile...

Your son's disposition will be decided by the court after first determining if your child committed the offense. Making a criminal threat can be a...

Would the alleged victim(wife) get prosecuted for her lies about her husband's resttraining order violations and other charges?

Your question is a little confusing. You asked if the victim "is found guilty of lying to the criminal court" what steps need to be taken to...

How do I change my daughters hyphenated last name, we are both unmarried, he is in jail and i have a restraining order on him.

You must file a name-change petition at your local courthouse. The clerk should be able to provide you a packet, or sell you one at a nominal cost....

Your friend needs to hire an attorney. He also needs to stop communicating with police without counsel advising him. You haven't explained how...

I'm 16. Can I move from North Carolina to Georgia without getting in trouble?

Only 18-year olds can move or get married without parental consent, and/or court approval. There is an emancipation of minors law in North...

How much is a diching ticket and what can i do she wasnt diching.

Truancy is a misdemeanor and either the parent or the child can be charged in California. The maximum penalty is 6 months jail, and a fine of $1000...