In California, what does it mean to "bench" a petition or motion before going to a hearing?

Never heard of it either. Could your attorney be referring to move the hearing off-calendar (cancel the hearing) or continue it for another day?

I have 4 days to serve in the los angeles county jail jus wanted to know how much time am I real looking at ?

More than likely you will never making it past booking and should be released the next day

Can the court grant the non custdial parent,s move away request.

Based on the fact pattern, unless there is a significant change in circumstance with your custody abilities, just because he wishes to move to a...

How do I know if I have standing for a copyright infringement suit?

As mentioned there are a couple of issues. Is the video just you and your friend without anyone else and whether there was consent for them in any...

How can I get my husband of 12 years out of my house?

Divorce and immediate move out orders. Plain and simple. No reason to put up with it for another second!

Yes you are forced to file a motion to enforce the court order - and RFO for Sanctions and New Child Custody Orders as well. Yes you can ask for...

My daughter is on informal probation in California?what are the rights do others in the house have ?

Basically, by having her live there, you have little to no privacy rights. If she can not live with certain individuals ( according to her...

Where do I file my lawsuit?

You can sue either in your place of residence, if the company has contacts in LA County or in Orange County at the situs of the incident. Look up...

It means that he has a 4 year prison term that he will serve. AOJ stands for Abstract of Judgment which gives details of his jail time so far and...

Since there was not a California order you are ( I am assuming)staying in Nevada, then a Nevada Court order is in the makings. Leaving California...