If my mother was born in the U.S. and I legally entered the U.S. and have been living here for 15 years am I a citizen

You should speak to an experienced immigration attorney. The facts you have provided do not assure that you would be recognized as a citizen, or...

Chances of me going to jail

Only an experienced attorney in the community where you will attend court, who has reviewed the police reports in your case can accurately...

California attorney ethics and professional responsibility, attorney's failure to communicate

The minute order you have presented means that you failed to respond to an interrogatory or set of interrogatories, and the opposing lawyer filed a...

Attorney's moral or ethical question

Generally speaking, every lawyer is entitled to earn a living. So long as the lawyer is not solely offering her services for people for the benefit...

If your case is expunged pursuant to California Penal Code Section 1203.4, you will receive a document from the court which states that you may...

PA juvenile criminal laws

Your parents cannot place anyone in jail. A person can only be arrested by the police, charged with a crime by a prosecutor, and sentenced by a...

Fallbrook is an unincorporated area of San Diego County. The local laws are found in the San Diego County Regulatory Code. Here is a link to the...

Yes. Police can perform a blood test on a driver, regardless of age, of the officer has reasonable suspicion of driving under the influence. For...

What are possible consequences for minor who was sexually assaulted by another minor under North Carolina juvenile criminal code

I don't practice in North Carolina, but generally speaking, a crime victim has certain rights under state law, which apply whether or not the...

Will my son be classified as a sexual predator if convicted of sexual misconduct with a minor, what are possible defenses

Your son needs a competent attorney who can review the confession, determine if it was voluntary, and determine if there is independent evidence to...