My husband is in prison doing 2 years for felony attempted vandalism under 950 dollars, can he get out on prop 47

Two years in prison for attempted vandalism? Are you sure about the charge? Your husband needs to speak with the attorney that represented him....

Proving my spouses earning ability in family court

You can present the evidence of what your ex has made in the past. The judge can take that into account. A vocational examination would probably...

Does any attorney have a legal obligation to help or advise you in filing your missing child info into the NCIC?

No. The NCIC is a F.B.I. database and is in the realm of law enforcement. Attorneys are not part of the law enforcement system.

In California, is a video recording of a traffic stop the 'best evidence," over the police report?

What do you mean by "best evidence." The statements he made in his report, and the video will all be considered equally. Just because there is no...

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Would prop47 help me if I have a failure to appear on a drug charge that is a no bail warrant?

No. Proposition 47 only reduces specific felonies to misdemeanors. Your failure to appear has nothing to do with your drug charge, it is a separate...

Can I find out who my birth father is with a DNA test, when I only know who my birth mother is?

Do you know who the potential fathers are? If so, you can ask them to take a DNA test. THey will however have to consent. You cannot force them to...

Step parent vs biological parent rights

Who has legal custody? If you and your ex share legal custody tell step-mom to pound sand. She has no rights to make decisions concerning your...

I was recently charged with a felon in possession of firearms. will measure 47 help in avoiding any jail time?

There seems to be a perception that Proposition 47 is the holy grail for felony convictions. It is not. There are a limited and specific cases that...

What if I plead guilty of petty theft?

You need to speak with an attorney before pleading guilty. If you cannot afford one and if you financially qualify, you can ask for the Public...

I failed to report a two accidents that were over $750 in damage. I am also so sick that I am living on oxygen 24/7.

Your license may be suspended for failing to report, but that will have no impact on your being denied a second lung transplant. Deal with your...