Continuation regarding juvenile detention

Are your children in foster care? Or are they being detained as part of a juvenile criminal/delinquency matter? You need to consult a family law...

Can my child be sent to the California Youth Authority?

Juveniles can only be sent to California Youth Authority for very specific offenses listed in Welfare and Institutions Code 707(b). These are very...

At this point you should NOT be making any further statements to police officers. Making further statements at this point may just make things...

Is terrified of the consequences, how much do you have to compensate if the amount you stole was around$200- $300?

I agree with Mr. Liu's answer but would like to add that you should watch the mail just in case you receive a letter from the prosecutors...

Who could i ask for legal advice? a phone #?

18 counts of robbery is obviously very serious. Public Defenders are good attorneys, but the only problem is that they have big case loads and...

How to dismiss a misdermeanor citation.

It is possible that this charge will be more than just a simple citation. It could potentially be charged as cruelty to animals - a lot depends on...

DUI on ATV 1 yr ago From 911 call saying: "Theres a dead guy in a ditch" ~ Can I appeal the case? I STILL have No ATV key ...?

In order to withdraw a plea, you normally hvae to make a motion to do so within 6 months of the date of conviction. It sounds like you did not go...

What happens to a minor as a passanger in a stolen vehicle

I agree with Mr. Liu's answer and would like to add that t you should not make any statements to the police or anyone else regarding being a...

Will i go to jail?

You are on the right track - you should go to court before they arrest you. My experience is that many judges will allow you to stay out of...

Should i get a lawyer before my daughter talks to police about a assault that she is being charged with?

I practice in California but I think in general, no matter what state you are in, you should never talk to the police, nor should you allow your...