I am 24. If a 17-year-old girl attacks me to heat me with her hands, can I fight back and heat her? IS it legal to defend myself

You have a right to use reasonable force in self-defense. The fact that she is a juvenile does not take away this right for your or her brother.

I have expunged record of marijuana felony reduced to misdemeanor. Can record get sealed so it will not show up in background?

No and no. If a case is dismissed under the "expungement" statute of Penal Code section 1203.4, the court loses jurisdiction over it to further...

Can you get a probation violation if you fail a drug test for having done a drug before being put onto probation?

No, however, if one does violate the initial drug test, one will be asked to return for further testing until there is a negative test. A positive...

Do probation officers administer hair follicle tests in the beginning of a probation?

They can, but it is not always done unless drug use is suspected.

Criminal defense

Someone who flees a store after committing shoplifting certainly can be arrested later. If the amount stolen is such that it is a misdemeanor, the...

It is best for you to get the answer to not only this question, but questions about your defense and the facts of your case - from one lawyer and...

Is there any lawyer who can handle my 4th Dui?

Yes. Use the Avvo "Find a Lawyer" link and search for an experienced DUI attorney who regularly appears in the courthouse at issue. You ought to...

Is it possible to take care of a warrant without having to go to jail?

It is possible, but not always certain. Whether to remand someone is a decision that is up to the judge, based on the nature of the violation. I...

The first hearing of your case is an arraignment. Attached below is an article about what is an arraignment. You probably will not go to trial...

As Mr. Kaman indicated, it may be controlled by a local city ordinance. In Perris, if that is where you live, you may want to check with the City...