If I lose a case in California Supreme Court, do I have to pay legal fees even though I am unable to?

The California Supreme Court serves mostly as a reviewing court where cases have been appealed from the trial court to a Court of Appeal and then...

What is statue of limitation on molestation on a person, my niece is now 33 and has just informed me that her stepfather had.

What a terrible ordeal for your family and the children. In California, when the alleged victim is an adult over twenty-eight years old, the...

Elder abuse

I am sorry this is happening to your elderly family member. As others have suggested, you might try to visit her at her home where you will be in...

Husband had buglary charge , after that attempted robbery & wearing a mask is the buglary considered a prior?how much jail time?

Your facts do not make it clear whether the burglary charge was rejected or whether your husband was out on bail or on OR when he picked up the...

Do you need to serve police w/a Subpoena to get a copy of evidence re a criminal case that was rejected by district attorney??

You do not state why you want the video. I am guessing that you want it because you would like to apply for a certificate of factual innocence. ...

My 2 adult sons were involved in a fight while they were both living with me. One caused injuries to the other - significant

The District Attorney has the right to compel witnesses to appear in court. Gov't Code 204. If the district attorney has issued a subpoena for you...

If you attempt to withdraw a guilty plea?

Generally, a defendant needs a certificate of probable cause, which is issued by trial court certifying there is at least one non-frivolous issue,...

Criminal case withdrawal after sentencing?

In state court, a defendant has a right to make a motion to withdraw a guilty plea within 6 months of an order granting probation or any time...

If your boss is committing fraud and if you are helping him or her commit fraud, it is possible that you can be charged as well on a conspiracy...

If I had a criminal record in the United States in 2001 but I am now a Canadian citizen, can I travel to the US?

I am confused because your question appears to be coming from Los Angeles, but you state you are now a Canadian citizen. Whether you can travel...