If I'm am convicted of a sex crime and I have to take polygraphs as part of my terms and I fail it what's the worst they can do?

If taking a polygraph was a term of your probation or parole (was it?) and you fail, then you can be subject to revocation and sentenced to the...

Does my sister need an attorney?

Yes, she needs a lawyer. It will be his word against hers that she had permission, so if she has any proof of his permission she needs to give that...

You cannot file a criminal case. Only prosectors can file criminal charges. You can file a police report and/or file a civil lawsuit seeking damages.

When you go to jail, how should your personal property be handled ? How should it be released to you, when you bail out ?

Standard operating procedure is to inventory everything and provide a receipt. If for no other reason, this is done to avoid accusations of theft....

HS 11357b and Expungment

It will not create a new entry, but merely change the disposition listed on the original entry from convicted to "dismissed pursuant to 1203."

I beat my ticket in a court trial, but I still received a civil assessment fee for prior FTA on this case. Is this legal?

When you receive a ticket you have been ordered to appear in court. If you violate that order of the court, you have committed a new and separate...

Walking into Victorville court tomorrow....

The PD may, or may not have time to talk to you before court. If you didn't have a pd before, they will not speak to you at all unless the court...

Can anyone explain how a registration ticket turns into $1,806? Even with the FTA and FTP assessments, it still seems WRONG!!!

If you vote, you understand these "penalties and assessments" added onto tickets. Voters approve these measures, and then, they are applied....

Shoplifting case how to pay a fine or come up with a deal with the prosecutor before my arraignment?

If you,pay, you plead guilty. You will have a criminal theft conviction on your record forever. It will be difficult to get a job. Hire a lawyer....

Did the package contain an illegal substance perchance? If so, contacting the authorities will likely result in an investigation or arrest. If you...