Do my son have any legal recourse?

First, request copies of all medical and hospital records regarding the two incidents where he was hit or assaulted and went to the hospital. You...

It really depends upon your past convictions and whether your felony drug charge is for sales or just possession. Talk to your public defender or...

How do I report emotional and verbal abuse?

My recommendation is to file paperwork in Family court asking for restraining orders that forbid the mother from making any derogatory and abusive...

I've been served

If the alleged batterer wants to proceed to trial, you will be forced to testify. Juries do not want to convict defendants when the victim does...

If a garnishment has been enforced by DFAS and the amount that there garnishing isn't the full amount am I in contempt of court?

You are not in contempt of court. However, the interest accrues at 10% a month which is added to the amount due. You can call the DFAS and talk...

What does this mean on a court docket: 2/03/15 SENT TO PUB DEF DISPO DATE.: 02/04/15 DISPOSITION: ACCEPTED

My guess is that the case was sent to the public defender's office to check for conflicts and that the public defender can keep the case. It has...

He won't be released until LA Sheriff Dept. transports him to LA jail. He will stay in LA jail until he sees a judge. If he was in custody in San...

At drunk in public hearing, will I hear my punishment/sentence before or after I plead guilty? Can I ask for informal diversion?

You are entitled to a public defender and can ask the attorney what the sentence is. You can also plead no contest at arraignment but you want to...

Child support paperwork?

There are a few additional forms to fill out depending on the facts of your case. With limited facts provided, you want to include a request for...

Once the family court investigation report is complete,when will the family court investigation....

If your case is in Los Angeles, Children's Court, also known as Dependency Court, assigns a social worker to investigate the issues. I don't...