What happens if you refuse to pay a civil penalty.

A civil penalty is a monetary remedy available to a "victim" store following a theft. It is independent of any potential criminal...

Do expungements require a court hearing?

If the Petition is contested by the prosecutor, then there will be a hearing. The prosecutor is more likely to contest a Petition when the person...

How do I obtain my police report, discovery and body cams after I have requested for a guilty plea to be withdrawn ?

If you are filing your own motion to withdraw your plea (not a wise idea), then you can request a copy of your file from the Public Defender's...

If anyone feels he or she is a victim of rape or sexual assault, then he or she should report the crime to law enforcement immediately. I think...

My friend is suffering delusions and has been arrested. How can I help with a mental health diversion

If your friend does not retain an attorney, then one from the Public Defender's office will be assigned to her. You should provide your name and...

Im in a diversion program and i was wondering if I could leave the state?

Check with your attorney to see if the judge prohibited you from leaving the state. Most diversion programs do not come with travel restrictions,...

Is there a staute of limitations on a bailsbond suing for owed bail?

I am changing the category to Litigation so you get better answers. If you are sued, the statute of limitations would be asserted as a defense in...

Sure, it's possible. You can set the matter for trial and request all evidence through the discovery process beforehand. Alternatively, you can...

Are University parking citation records considered public information covered by the California Public Records Act?

The amount of pushback from the University will likely depend which records you are requesting. If you are going the more statistical route, the...

You should absolutely not speak with the detective unless you have an attorney present. There is no penalty to cancelling the meeting because you...