I was arrested for doing two false returns and adding that balance on gift cards. I also took a 15 dollar tote bag.

Jail time is the least of your worries. You need counsel now. A conviction for stealing has collateral consequences that last for a very long time.

No matter what, it is probably better for you to turn yourself in than wait for an arrest. That fact alone weighs heavily in the decision making...

How to prove that my husband is verbally abusive?

Do not take the fact that you both have been to college as an indication that you can go into a difficult family law situation without legal...

Do not take the fact that the Birthday card was sent as an excuse to violate any terms of the order.

What are my options for a temp. restraining order received a few days ago that is stamped "filed" in san diego"family court"

You need local counsel immediately. You have a limited time to respond, practices vary from court to court, and a restraining order has...

I entered the wrong court room. Since I wasn't present in the correct room I lost my case. What can I do?

You need a lawyer. There are ways to set an order aside, but they are technical and not for amateurs.

Violating a stay away order

You need a lawyer to sit down and go over these facts with you.

Are restraining orders only for domestic violence?

If the conduct involves threats, and you reasonably believe that they are serous, call law enforcement.

Abuse of law/discretion by the Judge at the RFO hearing (post trial hearing).

Are you doing this pro per? This is a legal minefield, and lots of people are unaware of the basics of making a record. I suspect you need...

Is it legal for county counsel, in dependency court in Los Angeles, to refer to a parent as a "child abuser" in open court?

Counsel all give good perspectives. My concern is the statement that they were taken away due "only" to one positive test. Why were you testing?...