Do CPS rules change when a 2nd complaint of the same allegations which were found unfounded closed in the first case months ago?

Pursuant to Civil Code section 47 and Code of Civil Procedure section 425.16, calls to police/CPS are absolutely privileged, meaning they can't be...

Technically speaking, the answer to all your questions is yes, but context is everything. You CAN bring a motion for reconsideration, but only if...

Does the Notice of appeal prevent from filing request for attorney fee?

No. An appeal divests the court of authority as to the issues presented in the appeal, but the court continues to have authority over...

Frankly, I don't know if there is some obscure rule that addresses this issue, but conceptually it makes sense to include the internal citations....

It's a bit of a challenge to answer your question precisely, because we are mixing some terms. You state that you were present at "trial" when the...

Let me say up front that I am a civil attorney, not a criminal defense attorney, but I am former law enforcement. To the question, "Can law...

Can we fire a lawyer and ask for refund if we dissatisfied with the service.

Your mom is in a strong position to demand a refund. Ethically, she should of course pay the attorney for any services he performed, but his...

What options do I have if someone i'm seeing is threatening to send photos and videos to family and friends if I break up with?

California has what is called a revenge porn statute. It is a criminal offense. Here are the elements: -- Intentionally distribute images...

Sue my neighbor?

No. Civil Code section 47 and Code of Civil Procedure section 425.16 provide immunity for any report to a government agency, even if false. The...

If an error was made in your case and it can be seen in one hearing's transcript, do you have to put all transcripts for case?

When you designate the record, you list what parts of the Reporter's Transcript you want included. The designation form asks if you have listed all...