I agree that if the police did not respond, there isn't likely going to be a criminal case. Were you issued a citation?

What is the legal procedures on suing a business that served alcohol to my minor children ages 15 and 18.

This is not the right forum for this question. Guys like me defend such businesses. But let me ask, what exactly are your damages? Seems like...

Shoplifting

A private business has a right to tell anyone to leave for any reason. If you shop-lifted from the store before, and are otherwise behaving in a...

What's the first step when someone has run away from probation for 3 years & wants to get square with the judge??

I agree with my colleague. Hire a lawyer who can then gather information that can be presented in court as to why he should be allowed to remain...

Can a warrant be recalled once the person has been arrested for it?

A lawyer should be consulted. Your brother may be advised to send demands for a jury trial to the prosecutors on the other matters that have gone...

I agree that it should be termed "courtesy appearance", not a "special appearance". That said, there may be a lawyer who is willing to stand as a...

Criminal court/trial transcripts

I would start at Records on the second floor of the Anacapa courthouse, to the right of the civil Clerk's office. That's where they keep the...

I have a DUI charge that is 15+ years old in Santa Barbara, I was sentenced but never served my time. I need help clearing this.

First thing is first: Call a lawyer and ask them to run a warrant check. Go from there. Chances are you don't have a license and, if you want...

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HELP! I embezzled under 50$ when I was 17, but I will be 18 for my court date. Will I be tried as an adult? Is it an infraction?

You will not be prosecuted in adult court. If you have no history of delinquency this might be referred to Teen Court...

I currently have an FTA warrant from accidentally missing court appearance. Would like to hire lawyer.

It is a good idea to have a lawyer in a situation like this. It's possible the matter has gone to collection and may not have resulted in an...