How does one file a lawsuit against the LAPD for wrongful arrest? What is the applicable standard for such a lawsuit?

This would be a hard case to successfully litigate. As long as the police had a reasonable suspicion your friend was in possession of illegal...

What is the maximum amount of time I can wait to have someone mail a proof of service for an OSC?

This is not a criminal law question but, assuming you are talking about a hearing on a restraining order, the paperwork must be personally served....

A friend (age 23) was arrested in Los Angeles for shoplifting. She refused to place a bail

A motion to reduce bail and/or release her without bail must be presented at the next court appearance. When is that set for? I assume she had a...

I want to know if I can sue the Lancaster PD.

It's a little unclear whether you are talking about one incident, or two. Assuming you are describing just one incident, it appears clear that,...

Can i retract a stament of domestic violence givien to the police and how?

The law has changed in regard to domestic violence complaints and now the DA can proceed with the charges even in the face of your attempted...

Yes, it's possible but has it been explained to you exactly what a joint suspended sentence is? If you get into further trouble, you WILL receive...

Im sorry i proballly didnt aks correctly if in jail and being sent to prison serve remaining time do they take restitution now

Usually any restitution will be ordered paid through parole after you are released.

I have question on restitution when will take affect or how it works?

The court will set the restitution payment schedule up as part of your probation. If you have to serve some jail time, you will not have to start...

First of all, did you request a DMV hearing within ten days of your DUI stop? If not, how long ago was the stop? If you are regularly employed...

If I file my civil rights case in federal court pro se,

The important thing is to protect the statute of limitations by filing in a timely manner. If you have time, it would be a good idea to consult...