Tenant recorded our conversation without my consent, and brought it to to Housing inspector and listened. Is it invading privacy

In California one generally has to have permission to record, unless happened in a public place (where others could hear the conversation) and in...

Did the police have the right to search me?

The answer to your question is maybe. These situations are very fact specific and you have not provided enough details to ascertain whether the...

I was arrested and my 4th and 5th amendment. Civil. Rights were violated. I was not operating a motor vehicle and a urine sampl

Sounds like you are in need of a criminal defense attorney. In meeting with a criminal defense attorney (who can see the police report, etc)...

How much time can this person get?

I agree with Mr. Finnecy, the details don't all add up. This individual can certainly get these questions answered by their attorney, who knows...

I have a court date for petty theft, what should I plead or do to get the least actions taken?

If you can afford to retain an attorney, do so. If not, request the assistance of the public defender. I do not practice in Santa Cruz, but...

I concur with previous postings. I also counsel my clients not to pay the civil demand. The store is entitled to the money pursuant to statute,...

We were scheduled for sentencing and I was accused of another 459 the deal was pulled

Too many missing facts to provide you a meaningful answer. As others suggested, these are questions to direct to your attorney. Whether the DA...

Will I be charged with a 2nd DUI??

I concur with my colleagues. It is very unlikely that you will be charged with a DUI with a .04 (can guarantee you did not have a .4) BAC, but you...

As Mr. Lassen pointed out this is a landlord/tenant issue, not a civil rights one. I have also attempted to change the practice area, so that...

What are the laws in california about home security camers and privacy can I sue if my neighbor is recording my every move

If his cameras are pointed to areas of your home that are considered private, such as your fenced in back yard, looking into your bedroom window,...