No, you do not automatically give up your statutory or constitutional right to a speedy trial. Dates routinely are pushed by counsel acting...

If father is on disability should he still be responsible for Daycare cost?

This situation is far too touchy for a non-lawyer to "mediate." The court should do so. The court has court appointed mediators who will do so,...

If you have to register for for indecent exposure per 290 requirements will you be subject to wearing gps bracelet?

I just did a nickel's worth of reading and can find no GPS requirement in the statute.I think the Legislature could add such a term if desired...

If a house guest is staying with us at our apt and he has search terms because of a 1150 can cops they search the entire house?

In this dangerous world, you have found yourself in a dangerous situation. The police may search the areas of the house to which the person on...

Charged with misdemeanor

It depends on offense and your ability to work through issues in your life. Good luck.

I don't think you have been convicted if you have successfully completed diversion. At the successful completion of diversion (or deferred entry...

He can prepare himself by filling out a "green sheet" for the PD. The PD will represent him without immediate cost. The odds of being remanded off...

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Can residue from a oil burnner be tested

Yes, anything can be tested. Sometimes with reliable results, too. Hire a lawyer to find out. Good luck.

Illegal search, cited for illegal smoking device . how can i win?

File 1538.5 Motion to Suppress or file motions attacking the warrant if there was one. You need an experienced Ventura County Criminal Defense...

How do you win illegal search case when officer lies about probable cause

If no warrant, run 1538.5 Motion to Suppress evidence seized. It's hard but not impossible to show the lie. Judges seem to pretend to believe the...