If a 17 year old girl becomes pregnant by a 22 year old what happens to the 22 year old in the state of California?

Your best friend committed statutory rape. Yes, actually he could go to prison, not just jail.

Tough to say why you have not been tested so far, but I think your instincts are correct that you should expect it at any time soon. I would not...

Is it likely that I will have to do any jail/prison time considering my recent charge and past history?

It is more possible than if this were your first such charge. However, it is also possible you may avoid time in custody. Can you check yourself...

Police talking to me because I talked to minor girl in public place

Wow. The police must be quite bored. I do not see any crime that occurred.

Sorry to hear about this. Very sad. A DA could charge him, especially if he has a prior history of DV. Also, a jury certainly could convict him...

What are the consequences for a non-drug-user renting a room in a home where the family may be using drugs?

Many users become dealers to make some money on the side. Soon, the money can become their main source of income. Then your friend is living in a...

I have heard of Michael Ira Asen. He handles the civil demands for Kohl's and a few other big box stores. I have never seen or heard of his...

You can talk to a civil litigator. Maybe there is a case for intentional infliction of emotional distress, however, you are going to have to be...

Why are things showing up in background checks?

No. A background check can disclose things from your whole life. As to what an employer can consider a certain number of years ago, that has...

At all times on probation. There really is not an exception.