I there anyplace I can check to see if my personal information was used to start a company in California without my consent?

Such a broad question. Essentially you are saying that you think that you may have been a victim of identity theft and you should proceed...

Does my son's high school have the right to strip search him?

Mr. Lee has laid things out expertly. Nothing more that I can add.

California does not have a true expungement process. You can, however, petition for a dismissal under PC 1203.4. That would mean that for most...

My husband has been in jail for two years and is now being charged for a 4573.6 which he caught while in jail ,can be a strike

With respect to the new charge, he would be looking at 2, 3 or 4 years doubled by virtue of the strike priors. That means he could be sentenced to...

Civil suit to subpoena records in a criminal case?

It is difficult to figure out the key facts based on what you've provided. It appears that you want to pursue a malpractice action against the...

I concur with my colleagues. A 1203.4 petition will allow the court to dismiss the case and therefore eliminate the conviction for purposes of a...

I concur with Mr. Eisner. Yes, this could constitute criminal battery, but your best course of action is to get a different gardener.

I am a recoving victim of a racial hate crime I was awarded restitution but only received 1 check? The award was for $75,000.00

I would contact the Victim's Advocate office in the county in which the award was granted. Most of these offices are located within the DA's Office.

You need to have the representation of an attorney (whether privately retained or public defender). You can have an attorney have the warrant...

What is the procedure for responses to subpoena d. tecum in California criminal law.

The subpoena itself has directions on how to authenticate. It's generally on the second page of the subpoena. Otherwise, you can contact the...