Unless you have a particularly bad failure to appear history and have had several warrants in the past, most judges will "recall and quash"...

The facts scream for what's called a Serna motion - a motion that asks the court for dismissal because the passage of time has eroded important...

I am 19 and had consensual sex & kissed with a 17 year old, what kind of legal trouble can I get into?

If the police approach you, you should politely explain you'd like to speak with a lawyer if you they want to ask you questions. Then you should...

What usually happens is you'll get a visit/call/letter from the police. If a visit, the officer will ask questions and you'd best not answer....

The fee depends on the lawyer's experience and the demand for his or her time, the complexity of the case, the amount of work the lawyer expects to...

If you did anything wrong (like struck your husband without justification or made false statements to the police) then you could get your own...

I agree that it's far better to handle this now than to keep looking over your shoulder; a simple traffic stop can become a serious disruption.

I was kidnapped i believe at the agae of 12 can i file a civil suite against this person

Perhaps, if you recently attained the age of majority (18 in California). You should consult a lawyer in your state.

What law or precedent in California (or nationwide) exonerates law enforcement officials from wrongdoing?

Mostly qualified immunity. Look it up on Wikipedia.

Seal and destroy record twice and got denied twice ? What are my options ?

Adult arrest records may be sealed and destroyed under Penal Code section 851.8 IF the facts are right; I had one granted not long ago here in...

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