Can I sue my employer for lost wages and defamation of character?

You can try, but be careful. The First Amendment guarantees the right to petition, meaning the right the use the legal process to correct a good...

In L.A. county I was 14 for shoplifting, now 21, and got fired, it showed up on background check, what can I do to erase it?

You cannot remove it from your electronic record. However, what you can do is file a petition to seal and destroy it, but that being granted only...

How can I use self defense in a group home without going to juvenile hall or getting charges against me?

Not necessarily. Be careful. Our legal system is not perfect. You still may be arrested and charged. The police may not see it as self-defense,...

I will say yes, as the general understanding is that it an agreement to exchange money for sex. If sex does not occur, that is unusual. Police...

I picked up a misdemeanor charge but I haven't been convicted… Will judge denied my motion for exposure

Yes. The petition for dismissal (motion for expungement) will be denied because under Penal Code section 1203.4, you are not eligible for relief...

What are the chances for jail time?

Actually, prison time is what is likely for your boyfriend, not jail time. He is looking at ten years for using a gun, plus a minimum of two years...

What will happen if I didn't complete my work project for my DUI in time before my court?

Ask the folks who supervise your community service (work project) if you can do an extra day to meet your deadline set by the court. If they say...

How much time is a person looking at when ? Forgery and conspiracy with the intent to commit carry charges?

Forgery can carry up to three years in state prison, plus enhancements that might apply here if she has any prior history. Was she caught for the...

How much time can a abuser get if he's on parole for attempted murder and catches a domestic violence charge and 3 other felonie

It is hard to give you clarity. He might be sent back to prison for a long, long time. How long depends on how long he was on parole before this...

What do I need to do to get a pro Bono attorney for my son he only 21 years old and has been charged with murder please help

The court will appoint a public defender for him if he qualifies. You can also seek out an experienced private criminal defense attorney willing...