What does it take to file a restraining order against a co-worker? What is the cost?

In most cases, filing for a civil harassment restraining order in Los Angeles County requires payment of a $435 fee. In some cases, a fee waiver...

Can I request lawyer fees for a case that the other party dropped a day before Domestic Violence trial court?

To expand on Mr. Finnecy's answer, while you may be able to request attorney's fees, there is no guarantee that the judge will order your son's...

What should I do with this MIP charge? Is it able to be dismissed?

If you're concerned about a conviction, you should contact a local attorney. A local attorney may be able to convince the DA not to file the case,...

You should contact an attorney who can handle this matter for you. A conviction on this charge could possibly cause serious trouble for you in the...

Can I obtain US citizenship if I have been arrested?

This question is better suited to an immigration attorney, but in general, an arrest with no subsequent conviction is not enough to prevent someone...

Can we request that these cases be separate so that the charges that have no evidence be dismissed as time had permitted?

You can certainly ask your father's attorney to request that the charges be severed from one another, but that doesn't mean they will be. Your...

Is there a financially reasonable way I can file for a restraining order now that I have moved across the country?

Generally, when filing for a civil harassment restraining order in Los Angeles, and when there has been stalking, violence, or threats of violence,...

What is the likelihood that the DA is going to move forward with charges?

In answer to your question: there is no way for us to know without more information. You should contact a local attorney familiar with the Contra...

What should I expect if I am subpoenaed by the DA to testify in preliminary hearing for my BF? I don't want to press charges.

You should definitely retain an attorney and ask him/her to explain your rights under California Civil Code Section 1219, and what effect your...

When a job application asks if I've been arrested, convicted (or something similar), what is the correct response?

As a general rule, unless you have had the conviction expunged, dismissed pursuant to PC 1203.4, or the record has been sealed for some other...