What happens if the person placing a restraining order is the one violating it?

The only person who can get in trouble is the restrained person. Your friend would be wise to not engage in communication even if she starts it.

If your looking at two years in county and you have 370 days time served how much time will you do?

Depends on the charges. This is a question best for your attorney.

Can they add additional charge to my misdemeanor dui?

Search and seizure issues are very fact specific, you'll need an attorney to carefully analyze whether a motion to suppress is necessary, that is...

The rules of evidence are often (not always) relaxed when it comes to hearings such as this, IF the moving party is unrepresented by an attorney. ...

Drunk in public (647f) California

At this point you should probably talk to an attorney directly to avoid any issues with your visa. If the DA files charges the case won't go away...

My boyfriend is turning eighteen at the end of June and I'm only 16. If we have sex, can he be convicted as a sex offender?

Yes. Sexual contact (even electronic communications) with a minor can land him in serious trouble.

Why is the police charging me an additional charge for a 243(e)(1) misdemeanor DV charge? 415(1) doesn't apply?

When the DA adds a 415 charge to a domestic violence charge, it can be that they want to offer a plea deal to the 415 and dismiss the domestic...

Is a strike and 2 years with 85% a deal? Or should I get a lawyer?

If he can't afford an attorney the court will appoint, and should have already appointed a public defender. He needs to discuss the merits of the...

Can you be charged with solicitation of a minor if an 18 yr old is posing as underage?

Yes, police do this all the time. They pretend to be a minor and wait for an adult to solicit them, then they arrest the person. A person not...

I have a suspended license

You can hire an attorney to deal with your unpaid ticket and lift the hold on your license, or you can get back to California and do it yourself.