Under California law, the judge can order you to testify. However, the judge may not put you in jail for refusing to testify in a DV case. See...

Can a 14yr old be questioned without a parent or lawyer present? & Can the house be searched without parent consent?

Yes, the police can talk to your kid without you being there. However, they must be read their Miranda rights and agree to waive them after they...

I got my misdemeanor expunged but fbi still reporting to background services how can i get it expunged at a state level in CA?

How did you get it expunged already? California only has one level of expungement for a misdemeanor. However, if the case was originallya felony,...

First time offense, never been in trouble with the law..What will the judge do:?

One half of a pill may not be filed by the D.A. If it is filed, the biggest part of your sentence would involve one year of child abuse classes...

No complaint means that nothing happened in court after the arrest. It is not a conviction. It cannot be a felony or misdemeanor because no...

What am i looking at for a misdemoner possion of a loaded firearm in a city & misdemoner endgerment ofa child

The loaded firearm usually will get you 10 to 30 days in jail for a misdemeanor. The Child Endangerment charge will vary greatly depending on what...

Assuming your BAC was under the .08%, DMV will not initially or automatically suspend your license based on the arrest. If the officer gave you the...

Could the charges get dropped?

Eventually, the police will find and arrest your husband. Your best plan of action should be to consult an attorney and arrange for bail. If you...

What will happen to a boy who is 12 if he tried to have sex with his sister 7 in California?

Very few children are charged with juvenile crimes at the age of 12. Child Protective Services is more likely to go after the parent's who failed...

When one is arrested and charged with multiple felonies, but later the majority are dropped. Is this constitutional, if so, why?

The Ventura D.A.'s Office routinely over charges in DV cases. The defendant becomes scared of the numerous charges and so he pleads to a smaller...