Issue regarding the recently decided case : people v. chiu.California supreme court.

It may be the same issue with different facts. Often even within the same case appellate Justices will come to a different conclusion, (majority...

Felony Vandalism case in Los Angeles, CA

Did you have court? Was the court appearance today a pre-trial? If it was a pre-trial it would be an instance where the defense attorney and...

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DUI Jury Trial Question

If you do not have a law degree, I would suggest that you listen to your attorney who does have a law degree. You do not have to "proof"...

Do you have to pay for your own lab tests for drugs in California court?

If the DA did not test, they may have a difficult time proving the substance was heroin. If they did test and you want an independent test to show...

What does the z mean in PC 1170(h)(3) ?

I am not sure what you mean by the "z." 1170(h) determines whether or not sentences are served in state prison or county jails. It has to do with...

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The most important thing is to stop making admissions on public websites. Do not speak with ANYONE about this except a criminal defense attorney in...

Yes, he definitely needs an attorney. He is looking at a serious offense that may have the consequence of registering as a sex offender for the...

Can I apply for work release house arrest before my sentencing? and how long is the process for an approval or denial?

What kind of felony? Was there violence involved? Your attorney who knows the details of your case needs to handle this. All we have here is, "I...

What is the process of a Step-Parent adoption, if I do not know who the biological father is, much less where he may be.

You cannot do this without attempting to find the biological father, but that does not mean that you cannot get this done. You have to show an...

How can i know if my step mother signed of her maternal rights

If she was her step-mother she had no maternal rights relative to you, unless she at some point had adopted you. If you are talking about her...