Can I record the conversation between me, my husband and my sister in law without telling them and share to her friends?

I completely agree with my colleague Mr. Marshall. California law prohibits the surreptitious recording of conversations without the consent of...

I got a criminal speeding ticket on 4/21. On the ticket, it says I must appear at the court. But I am living in CA.

If the traffic violation occurred in California, you can waive your right to appear in person pursuant to Penal Code section 977. Your attorney...

I recently handled a case with similar facts except that the accident happen in Mexico. If you have the insurance carrier's name and policy or...

Will a driver's license suspension/revocation from another state show up if a new license is obtained in California?

As my colleague above correctly stated, California is part of the Interstate Compact and so is New York. Thus, your DL suspension in NY will...

What happens when statutes change and Class C misdemeanor becomes Class A few years after being arrested for a crime?

It depends on the question. If the question is have you ever been arrested? The answer is YES and the crime is what it was at the time of the...

Miranda right after Interrogate?

Miranda waiver are only required during a CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION. A mere questioning of a suspect, pre-arrest, for the purpose of determining...

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Do my Miranda rights have to be read when pulled over on a traffic violation which turned into a dui?

The short answer is that the police only have to read your Miranda rights during a custodial interrogation. Any preliminary questions designed to...

My spouse is in jail right now I don't think he has priory but has three warrants for drunk in public and one battery

The drunk in public charges does not carry a very heavy penalty and it usually involves just a fine. The battery, however, depends on the nature...

If the prosecutor has offered a plea deal to a lesser charge with suspended sentence, can the judge deny the deal?

Judges are not required to follow the sentence recommended by the prosecutor. However, they almost always do.

Can you be arraigned in front of a judge without being read your Miranda rights?

The police are only required to read your Miranda rights during a custodial interrogation. An arraignment is not a custodial interrogation. ...