Can an officer give me a ticket for minor in possession if I did not physically have the tobacco on my person?

The officer had a right to cite you based on a standard of probable cause. However, in trial, the burden of proof becomes "beyond a reasonable...

Is it extortion if someone says they won't sign an affidavit unless I pay them?

You should hire a civil attorney to send a demand over to him that unless he signs, he will be subject to a lawsuit as well as legal fees.

I need a lawyer to please answer my question

With the current overcrowding, sounds like you may just be booked and released, especially if you're pregnant and a liability for the county in...

Communication is the major complaint against attorneys. If you're attorney doesn't have the decency and time to contact you and bring your fears...

Does Van Nuys court offer prostitution diversion program for first time offense?

I agree with my colleague here that the public defender would know best. Diversion deals in Van Nuys in these types of cases would need supervisory...

How to tell if the da is going to offer a plea?

Since you have a lawyer, you should ask this question to your counsel. Unfortunately, only your lawyer would have the specifics of your case and...

Can a apt. mgr. whos also a sex offender legally possess keys to the apts. where childern are living?

The conditions of probation and/or parole for registered sex defenders is based on the level of supervision imposed. Google Megan's Law in...

Take proof that you sold it. Some Judges, commissioners and judge pro tems may dismiss your case. Other bench officers, however, may still want you...

Two DUI's both violating probation and one charge of driving without a license after suspension. Totally three warrants.

This sounds like a Murrieta court appearance. Despite the gravity of her failures to comply with court orders and complete the terms and conditions...

If I file a citizen's arrest for a battery offense, will that individual surely be arrested? Or will this just be a report?

I'm a bit confused so I will analyze from two perspectives. You mento