Is it a criminal offense to open someone else mails?

This could turn into a criminal case against your ex for forgery and theft. He is clearly accessing your information through your e-mail. You...

What is the sentence for promoting prison contraband?

They will add on time most likely. It doesn't matter if the contraband wasn't his, he was promoting it or furnishing it to other inmates most...

Oh these are tough for people to face! You not only lost credibility with the court once but twice! You're going to have to face the music. If you...

A parent is involving his kid to commit illegal activities

What do you mean by "tolerating his kid"? How old is the kid? The child could be charged with a crime in juvie court and the parent could be...

What is the defendant's time frame to answer a domestic violence complaint?

If you go to California Rules of Court under the Los Angeles Superior Court website it will tell you the time frame. Good luck.

Is it legal to be stopped while riding my bike, held in custody for 6 hours, raid my house, then read rights/why I was arrested?

Your question is a bit long and goes into several different issues so best to address the search. If law enforcement obtained a search warrant,...

I was arrested and charged with 11379HS (offer to sell meth) I have no criminal record and was unaware of possessing drugs.

I don't know if your defense sounds viable. Who would drive a suspicious looking package that was given to them by an acquaintance for money? ...

How bad can a 273.5 get?

The standard first time offer for a 273.5 is 3 yrs. summary probation, 52 weeks domestic violence classes, a stay away order, restitution to the...

Alternative sentencing for domestic violence charge

This sounds like you're lawyer negotiated diversion or a conditional plea and will result in a dismissal. You really can't beat a dismissal! I...

What is the exact definition of lewd act as defined in context to prostitution?

A lewd act committed by an individual proposing to arouse the libido or sexual interest of themselves or the person towards which this action is...