Downside of 851.8

Mr. Kaman is correct. If a complaint was filed, a denied 851.8 will become part of the court record, which an employer might check. However, most...

My boss is getting paid and cashing the check but he is just keeping my money and doesn't pay me

Mr. Levin is correct. This is more a breach of an employment contract issue. However, all lawyers have a basic legal education in contract...

I have 5 yr probation term, I paid all fines , completed work hours I've completed 2 yr of good conduct can I get early release

Usually not now, with only two years done, unless you were going to enter the armed forces and you could not be in a probationary status as a...

Mr. Levin's answer is spot-on. The police are not charging you anything. If they catch the thief, you might be able to recover the $255 in...

I need an low cost criminal defense attorney located in Baltimore who can help me with a warrant for my arrest

G. Randolph Rice. 410-288-2900. Aggressive and not too expensive.

Can you be arrested for not carrying ID?

In states other than California, yes, i.e. Ohio and Texas. There, they are called "stop and identify" laws. In California, however, the answer...

Can I sue the state of CA DOJ for misassociating someone else's criminal record with me?

I had a gentleman call me today with almost this exact problem, except he was from outside California and ran into problems at the U.S.-Canada...

Are county jails allowed to give an inmates transfer date to prison?

Ask your fiancé instead, the next time he calls or you visit him. Be patient, however, as county jails may not be allowed to release such...

Is the latest your are able to file an appeal strictly 60 days?

One must file a Notice of Appeal within 60 days of the ruling one wishes to appeal. is your boyfriend in custody now or on formal probation or...

I need a lawyer to handle a sentence modification hearing for my son who is serving 12 years for top tier manslaughter.

Wow, tough one. If you are asking for a recommendation of an attorney to file a writ of habeas corpus, I'd contact the folks at Horvitz & Levy...