Will having a drunk in public hurt me in gaining custody of my kid ?

It certainly can't help. How big of an effect, if any, it will have is a question best answered by a locally experienced family law attorney.

I have a ca dmv hold for failure to pay, am I eligible for a restricted license?

Perhaps a nunc pro tunc modification to get you current in your monthly payments might get the hold off your license.

Pressing Charges once they are dismissed?

The best person to discuss this with is your son's attorney who knows all the facts and can best advise you and/or your son with much more...

Insurance co. refusing to pay for accident my son was in. Am i required to pay?

Your son may wish to contact local law enforcement and/or the DA's office and request criminal charges be filed. If those responsible are...

I just received my civil law letter and am concerned...

Based on the facts as you describe them, it appears unlikely a criminal case will arise from this. As for the civil demand, ignore the tough talk...

My sister got cUGHT WITH 22 POUNDS OF CRYSTAL METH CROSSING THE BORDER IN San diego.. What is she looking at as far as sentence

She's likely facing 10 years-life in federal prison if convicted. However, assuming she has a minimial, if any, prior record, she might be...

The "legal limit" for someone under 21 years old is 0.0, not .08. His penalties will be, at best, the same as if he was 21 or over, assuming...

Can a LAWYER I HIRE GET ANY DIFFERENT RESULTS THEN A PUBLIC DEFENDER

Do your research on the private attorneys you are considering hiring. Avvo is a good start. If you can afford to hire an attorney then you should...

Misdemeanor DV charges have maximum jail times of either 180 or 365 days, depending on the charge. Regular felony DV charges can result up to 4...

Is there any way to fight a restraining order?

Hire an attorney. You will get your guns back only if the restraining order is dropped or if you win the trial/hearing.