Can the "community caretaking exception" be used to justify an otherwise unlawful detention?

It appears there are two issues here, 1) excessive force during the arrest; and 2) the resisting arrest charge to cover up the excessive force. ...

I was given a ticket where I was cited 11364.1 a but I've never smoked nor have any criminal history or record, what do I do?

A suggestion is to start being drug tested by a private lab on a periodic basis, possibly weekly. Bring the results to you attorney since your...

Even worst, If the prostitute has other legal battles you may become a target in an investigation. Redbook is filled with law enforcement officers,...

How soon after the arrest do police submit a report to the DA?

It depends on many factors. Summer factors that will prolong a filing are holidays and summer vacations. A prolong filing works to your advantage...

Do i need an attorney to appeal expungment request?

For best results retain an attorney. Christine McCall is very experienced in licensing matters.

A 14 year old stole my sons $250.00 baseball glove? can i report it as petty theft?

It's a theft. You don't have to characterize the type of theft. The police will make preliminary determination in the type of theft. The...

My boy friend was charged for domestic violence. Can i talk to the D.A before he submits the case to court?

This may sound different but if you are seeking a rejection before a filing then it works best for you to have an attorney speak to the DA on your...

Will a prosecutor put their witness on a stand to get the truth out of them?

It is likely that the DA doesn't know the truth so it is likely the DA will put their witness on the stand to get the same story that they have...

I just received a notice of an arrest warrant issued for my arrest. The address on the notice is incorrect.

You're probably better off than you believe if you were to act immediately. Many reputable attorneys offer a free consultation so my advice is to...

PC 245 (A)(1) HTA , PC 245(A)(1) active, PC 667 (A)(1) HTA, PC 667 (A)(1) HTA, PC 1170 (A)(3), PC 1170.12 (A)-(D) are the?

Where you are at in the process will depend on what has been completed. The best person to answer this question is the public defender. Anyone...