I was just charged with 848 a for shoplifting. Is there a possibility could get jail time, being the first time?

If you have good representation, not only will this be a no jail offer, you could possibly qualify for a civil compromise (more on that when you...

If i plead guilty to pc 246.3 as the misdemeanor am Ibanned from owning a gun for 10 years? Can people in my house own a gun?

This is a post conviction matter you've already entered a plea i.e. "the dye is cast". Therefore, it depends on the conditions of your plea...

What can I do about the landlord and neighbors?

Landlord/Tenant issues are always very sensitive and complex because it is your home, your safe haven from the world. I, personally enjoy hardwood...

I need more facts to answer this question but my thoughts are: Do you have a medical marijuana license? If so, was that factored into the terms...

Death threat via email

Your husband is on probation and by sending you a criminal threat (PC 422) he violated his probation and will be taken into custody. You should...

This is a very good question. I even believe that some lawyers don't know what it means! Dismissing without prejudice means the case can be...

There is no statute of limitations on homicide, meaning the case doesn't terminate on it's own after a period of time. Therefore, until their...

My ex husband is trying to buy the house behind where I live, I have a restraining order that states he is to stay 100 yards

It depends on how the restraining order after hearing was drafted. If it says "keep 100 yards away from you or your home address" then he is in...

It depends on the facts surrounding her statement to the police, if there were witnesses, and what actually transpired. There is no guarantee that...

I was given a citatio for marijuana possession 2 weeks ago, it was a small personal amount. what is my punishment?

Here in California, we have Proposition 215, which allows for personal use of marijuana to treat insomnia, depression, loss of appetite and is even...