Under the new "realignment" law which began in October 2011 the answer is: If his crime was "serious," "violent," or if he is a registered sex...

When there is a court order in place for visitation does the other party have to abide by it or can she keep the kids ?

She may have filed an "ex parte" request to keep the kids. This is appropriate in emergency situations where the parent who files it believes that...

My ex and I had a very amicable divorce. We did it ourselves and quickly. we had a personal and verbal agreement on the amount

My best advice would be to beat him to the punch and hire a lawyer to sue him for spousal support. Your lawyer can tell the court about the...

I had been caught shoplifting and need help on what to do!

Ignore the letters! If you are not identified by law enforcement and if you don't receive a letter requiring you to go to court, then the demand is...

Maximum fine for open container in a car is $250.

Is an MIC in San Diego a misdemeanor or infraction?

You don't need to pay a lawyer to find out what you were convicted of. Go on down to the juvenile court house - it's behind Children's Hospital,...