Can a statutory rape charge stand trial if the accuser has moved to a different state than the one the defendant is living in?

Once the case is filed in court, the statute of limitations does not apply. Either the victim can return for trial, or if there is enough evidence...

In Calif.voters thru Prop 47. said:"Don't lock 'em up for personal use"...& can a judge say I'll lock him up anyway ! ?

Proposition 47 reduced certain drug offenses from felonies to misdemeanors. It did not mean that jail time could not be imposed for a misdemeanor...

Is a recusal motion of a judge appealable prior to trial?

The defendant's feelings, in and of themself, does not mean what the judge did was improper. With the rior misdemeanor convictions, the judge...

In Calif. criminal defense, ... what does "waiving time " mean in a misdemeanor case?

If the court hearing was within the statutory time, you do not have to waive time. 20 days was most likely within the statutory time. Thus, the...

I always counsel clients to release the limits, to avoid what might or might not be outrageous claims. Let them release the limits and let them...

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I received a man email from workmans comp adjuster for 71k should I try to negotiate for more?

Are your representing yourself without an attorney? Then the offer is probably lower than it would be if you were represented. Indeed, after...

Can a visiting registered nurse legally confiscate prescribed drugs, controlled substances in particular?

Did the nurse violate criminal law or commit medical malpractice ? No. It sounds like she was doing what the doctor told her to do. Get new...

You are basically asking to compare apples and oranges. An insurance company has a budget for defense costs, and has a reserve for payment of comp...

Can I contract the same pro bono attorney's office that my ex used in 2012 against me for a modification of child custody?

It would definitely be a conflict of interest. Since it involves the same proceeding, albeit at a different point in time, it is a conflict that I...