It is frustrating when there are delays in charges being filed. In California misdemeanor cases have a one year statute of limitations which means...

I cannot predict if you will be offered time served for 1 week in custody. I do, however, recommend you hire a lawyer or request assistance from...

My husband has been in jail for two years and is now being charged for a 4573.6 which he caught while in jail ,can be a strike

Mr. Finnecy and Mr. Hill are both correct. We would all need additional information to tell you what he is looking at specifically. However, his...

Does a dropped felony to a misdemeanor show up on my record? Is it a disqualifior to the military?

Unfortunately, I do not have enough information to answer your question completely. Was the felony dropped to misdemeanor before you were...

Why is that

The violations will most likely be added to the new charges when you appear in court. If, however, the cases are in different courts or...

Is search warrant still valid if address is not that of who it is served on?

Sounds like your friend needs an attorney. More importantly, was your friend arrested? Was any evidence seized? Most likely this is a no harm no...

Sexual assault In high school

If the assailant was charged in court, there nothing actionable against the school district. Additionally, they may have reported it and you just...

Can a criminal court change a family court living arrangement? Take child from my home and place him in other parents home?

Most likely if your son is placed (HOP) Home on Probation, the Court can make an order that trumps your family law court order with respect to...

Do i have to pay a civil fine if im 18. like is it necessary if i hqve shoplifted

I agree. You need to ignore the civil demand and go see a criminal lawyer in your area who is familiar with the Bakersfield Court

If you're shoplifting is it legal for someone to grab the stolen item from you right before leaving the store

Get a criminal defense lawyer. This type of case is very fact specific and it is possible you may have a valid defense.