Do I need to attend my spouse's ex parte hearing for a restraining order?

Ex Parte hearings are a game that some attorneys play to catch the other side off guard. They are only required to give notice by 10:00 a.m. the...

What rights does my ex have to our child after he joins the military in another state?

You definitely need a court order. It sounds like your daughter was born and raised in California which by statute means that California courts...

Because the charge is similar, this is priorable-meaning that you may have a propensity to do the same crime over and over. If it is a strike...

In a perfect world, it is best to report a crime immediately, however, you can still report it. Law enforcement may not take action based on the...

What are my options and consequences that will lead up to me missing my court date on a misdemeanor battery case.

You will have a bench warrant that is currently outstanding. You must be present to have the warrant recalled and quashed. The judge wants to see...

When does time start for complying with the order, the day of the hearing or the day the order is signed?

I think you mean the temporary protective order- a tentative ruling is a ruling the judge is most inclined to grant or deny. It sounds like there...

Can I show up to the arraignment if I have a no contact order with the person being arraigned

Yes you can go but why would you want to? That said, of course there are reasons we want to see our loved ones. You can remain anonymous in the...

Can a testimony from defendent during questioning be used in a civil injunction case after criminal charges was dropped ?

Depending on your statement, this could be objected to as hearsay, however, it could be construed as an admission. It isn't good practice to advise...

Can khols file charges for not paying fee for shoplifitng?

This is often referred to as "conspiracy" to commit theft. Since you received a notice in the mail for Civil damages you are a part of this case. I...

How much time can a probationer get for a 422

A PC 422 is a wobbler, meaning it can be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor. If charged as a felony, it can sometimes be reduced to a misty via a...