If a permanent domestic violence injunction is ordered, can the petitioner file criminal charges for the offenses after?

Yes, I have had it happen multiple times. I actually just had a case filed by the DA, just under two years after the incident and restraining order...

My bf was cleaning my moms car when he was caught w $10 of heroin and a dagger in his poss. Can police search the car?

This question, and most search and seizure issues are more complicated than this small space allows. There are definite issues which need to be...

First time arrested, First misdemeanor charges.

It depends on the specific judge, and specific court house. I have practiced in many different counties in both northern and southern California,...

I don't practice in Illinois, but I am VERY familiar with these letters in all of my petty theft cases. Often times these letters are from law...

I can't find any information on my hearing date?

When you were released from the Ventura county jail there was a green form that should have been given to you giving you a court date, time and...

Discovery obligation to disclose the prior statement of a witness from an administrative DMV hearing?

Interesting question. Federal courts are much more likely to apply sanctions of some type for discovery violations rather than state courts where...

Is there any way to lower my first time ticket fine?

Mr. Wilfert is correct. Very often, in Ventura County if you put your case on calendar you likely will get your fine lowered. Some charges have...

What do I say on a job application?

What does your job application question specifically state? If you are doing deferred entry of judgement, you do not have a conviction on your...

What if I was not read my miranda rights when they questioned me? Does anything like questioning me before arrest matter?

This comes up much more frequently than you would think. Officers are actually trained and are quite effective at getting around the Miranda rule,...

Do first time felons do half time?

If he is convicted and goes to prison he will do 85% of his sentence. It qualifies as both a serious and a violent felony under California's strike...