My wife filed divorce papers and did not show up for mediation I cant afford a lawyer and need to know how to proceed

You can see the Family Law facilitator, it is free, but they cannot give you legal advice. Hopefully everything went well at court and you were...

The statute requires jail time. However, due to severe over crowding, the Courts will typically allow you to perform Work Release in lieu of...

Misuse of funds: Budget to purchase groceries for a food pantry amount of 1,000. dollars.

You need to provide more information. For example, who's money did you use to purchase the food? If you used your employer's money, is that...

Im going to mediation in a couple of weeks, should i go by myself or do they have someone to represent me.

Here in Bakersfield attorneys are not allowed in the mediation. If you are uncomfortable sitting across the table from your ex, you can request...

What is the Statute of limitations in this scenario?

In California the statue is generally 4 years on a written contract, but Mr. Perry is correct as to the choice of law provisions. Best thing to do...

If I get pulled over and the police ask if they can search my car can I say no?

Short answer is Yes you can refuse. But it may result in an arrest so the cops can search the car "incidental to arrest."

Short answer is No. But I have seen people charges with possession of burglary tools when the BPD officer found a spark plug in the back seat of...

Need Help RE : Welfare / Food Stamp Fraud In Central CA

You need to contact a criminal defense attorney. I have handled similar cases. Given the severe overcrowding in county jails, I would think a...

Can my landlord refuse to renew my month to month lease because of my new companion animal with letter on my counselor?

I agree with Ms. Farley. I would seek an attorney in your area. Many cities have free Legal Aid firms for those that cannot afford to hire a...

Can I get custody of my child from her mother who is mentally ill?

The court will focus on what is in the child's best interest, example your wife is unable to properly care for the child, the child is unable to...