Is it legal for the authorities to record a conversation with a minor without parental consent or consent of the minor?

Yes, it's legal, although depending on the circumstances what he said to the officer could be the subject of a motion to suppress if they were to...

How does the whole court imposed Driver's License suspension process go?

This is a question that should either be addressed to the attorney who is representing you and/or the DMV. You will have to pay another fee and to...

What to expect at hearing for "motion to dismiss"?

My concern with your fact pattern is that you said you were convicted last summer. If you were not eligible and able to take advantage of a...

I was arrested in California for being wrongfully ID as a person who committed grand theft. Is there any laws that protect me?

If the case is dismissed, I would make sure that it is dismissed with a statement on the record that their is a stipulation as to factual innocence...

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Should I be worried about my job after DUI's and return from drug/alcohol treatment?

This is really an employment law question, rather than a criminal defense one. I assume that you have an attorney for your current DUIs. They...

Driving on suspended license

A VC section 14601.2(a) calls for a mandatory 10 days jail time (convertible to work release) for the first offense and about $2,000 in fines and...

Can I fly with a bench warrant?

You certainly could be detained. Why would you want to take the chance. A driving without a license is a misdemeanor offense, which means that an...

I need help , my son was taken to jail and he is only 12 years old , they didn't give him his Gladys R rights

First, your son would have been taken into custody by probation and housed in a juvenile detention facility, not jail. He will be given a court...

Can SB261 help my husband to get a parole date if so what do we do to get started? N where can i go to find a parole atty

Mr. Marshall has laid things out well. As you do not have the finances to retain private counsel it would be best to discuss the case with the...

If you pay the fine it will add points to your record. You can still do traffic school, but will have to request it at your court appearance.