How can I ensure my own safety?

Move to Newport Beach for spite or be the first to file the restraining order.

Its just a virus by some scum bag to charge her to remove it from the phone. Happens a lot when looking at porn.

How long does the state have to file formal charges against me for a misdemeanor DUI before I can seek dismissal?

The wheels of justice turn very slowly on occasion and this appears to be one of those occasions. Wait a year and you won't need to do anything. ...

Can a defendant be convicted of burglary if he couldn't form the intent for reasons he was suicidal when he entered the structur

Interesting matter. You will need a forensic psych and possibly a visit to Dept 95 before moving forward. There are more issues here than you...

How can I get these felonies and misdemeanor expunged or pardoned?

Get copies of the court docket and bring it to an attorney at a free consultation to review the matters with you.

I own guns, wife is on felony probation

Quite possible. I had a client whose spouse kept the handgun in the safe deposit box at the bank. The client was charged with a violation because...

Is there an instance where it's legal for a 17 year old to be intimate with an 18 year old?

If she lives in Tennessee and you live in California it will almost be impossible to have intercourse without travel involved. If you do it in...

Using a video recording as a defense against criminal charges

I disagree with my colleagues and strongly encourage your attorney to get this recording immediately to the prosecution to have the charges...

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My 18 yr old daughter was arrested for shoplifting she was picked up and handcuff by the police at the store and was not read

Daughter will have to appear in court on the date stated. No reading her rights to her is likely to have little or no bearing on the matter. ...

In the old days probation could only be extended to five years. After the end of five years then the victim was given something similar to a civil...