What is the best approach to overturning a police issued citation for entering a city park unknowingly closed, during covid-19?

There have been several reports of Manhattan Beach having a zero tolerance enforcement for violations of their various social distancing orders and...

I agree with my colleague that the pretrial has most likely been continued to June 9th. The presiding judges for the various superior courts are...

I agree with my colleague that if the restraining order was in connection with a domestic violence conviction, which often times it is, then you...

Can a felon in possession of a firearm have all charges dropped if he was protecting somebody from harming themselves?

Certainly, a defense can be that the individual only possessed the firearm momentarily while in the process of disposing of it. Another defense...

Is it domestic violence?

You should consult an attorney who can handle pre-file investigation where they can mitigate the matter and try to negotiate with the prosecuting...

How much time ?

How much time your son will get depends on several factors. He could be facing a public intoxication charge which is a misdemeanor. Additionally,...

There are instances where driving with a BAC of .08% or higher can be a wobbler which means it can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. It...

Arrests will also show up on a criminal background report. Although you can try to obtain an arrest seal under PC 851.8, you have to prove factual...

Question about my boyfriend bail?

I agree with my colleague on it's important to know the difference between $0 bail and no bail. ($0 bail means you are essentially released from...

You should definitely not make any statements to the police under any circumstances. Your wisest course of action would be to hire an attorney who...