Does criminal forfeiture on an indictment mean that assets will be frozen pre-trial?

Yes assets, such as bank accounts, will be frozen pending the outcome of the case. Typically, it is alleged that the assets were derived from...

More information is needed to provide a response. However, in general, the court may find a violation of probation even if the charge that is the...

How can my husband go about a transfer from Washington state to Southern California?

I can't speak for the law in WA. I can tell you that if he were on formal probation in CA and both the PO and DA opposed a transfer, he'd be out...

Yes, you can be arrested in a casino for a violation of PC 647(f), otherwise known as "drunk in public." That said, it's not that simple to prove...

Can arrests older then 7 years be used in third party pre-employment background check in California?

Background check agencies used by employers to vet prospective employees are not permitted to disclose convictions which have been expunged or...

My husband didnt get his Miranda rights read to him??

I think there is a general misconception that if there is no Miranda warning, a case cannot proceed. Miranda is triggered by a custodial...

How do FCRA backgroud checks operate, do those agencies have access to criminal database?

The law limits what the background screening agencies may report to certain employers and entities. Typically, the agency may not report an arrest...

What are the penalties for falsification of dismissal of criminal charges?

Based on the information provided, not likely.

What is the purpose of paying a lawyer a retainer and are they responsible for accounting for their time and expenses involved?

You are entitled to an accounting of your attorney's time. Even if the $10,000 was flat fee, you are entitled to know what the attorney did and...

California state vehicle codes state that vehicle code 22 6050 .1 says that a police officer by all means if he takes me into cu

If you consented to the search and told the officer about the nickel bag, then yes, law enforcement had the right to do what they did.