Juvenile shoplifting, first offense, under $10

If police did not come and give you a citation, nothing criminal should happen. You will get a civil demand letter from a law firm, asking for...

Does CA have simple divorce filing available?

Even simple divorce has 6 month period from time of filing until final dissolution of status. See weblink for self-help for simple divorces.

How much time is allowed to challenge a judgment activation where there was no notice or representation?

Yes. Judgment can be appealed for lack of proper service for 180 days after service on you of written notice that default judgment has been...

In a domestic violence case, Can someone be charged if the victim drops the charges?

Yes, he can still be charged. Decision on whether or not to prosecute is the D.A.'s, not yours. If you let D.A. know you do not want to testify...

How do I go about stopping harassing debt collector call this guy keeps threatening!

They are violating the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. You can file a complaint with the police, the CA Attorney General and the Federal Trade...

California Civil Code Section 660 defines a fixture. 660. A thing is deemed to be affixed to land when it is attached to it by roots, as in the...

Can I be denied a move within the state or lose primary custody of child?

Courts generally make custody decisions based on best interests of child, not parents. General belief is that child is best off with both parents...

Do I have to sign another lease agreement?

Whether or not you sign the new lease you are a month to month tenant. If you do not sign new lease, landlord can give you 30 days notice of...

My question is my son isnt born yet and my boyfriend is a sex offfender. CPS cant take my son away can they?

They can and should. In addition, he is presumably violating terms of his probation or parole by being in close proximity to a sex offender. You...

What legal statute does landlord have to justify damages beyond normal wear and tear?

Civil Code Section 1950.5 governs return of security deposits. It permits security deposits to be used for "repair of damages to the premises,...