Can an illegal eviction be treated as a criminal matter?

Yes, this could be a criminal matter. Specifically, a person making a threat of bodily harm could be charged with Penal Code section 422 (criminal...

Do jails count time differently?

You should really consult a local attorney. The law concerning jail credits changes and often it depends on when the crime occurred to determine...

No. Mistake of Law (such as I didn't know that was illegal) is not a defense to criminal charges, however, a Mistake of Fact (such as I thought I...

At what point does alienating a child become criminal?

I'm not sure I fully understand your question, but it sounds like you are concerned that your ex-husband is not allowing your adult children to...

Is the prosecution allowed to use evidence obtained from a drunk witness upon questioning?

The short answer is yes. Prosecutors frequently call witnesses who were drinking or drunk during the incident. The follow up issue is that your...

I'm currently on formal probation. Do I need to report a traffic ticket (infraction) I got for failing to obey a posted sign?

You should report a traffic ticket to your probation officer if you are on formal probation and your sentencing order says "Report all law...

Can you the victim get in trouble if you are caught with the defendant if the court ordered a protection order?

The short answer is no, you cannot get into trouble. That is, you cannot be charged with violating a court order, but you certainly put the other...

Question of etiquette.

The law requires you to personally identify yourself if questioned by a police officer. I recommend that my clients always carry a government...

What are the penalties for marijuana possession?

As other have said, the best advice is to obey the law. But, since you asked... Every profession can set their own standards and rules for...

You should take a felony DUI case very seriously. Often people convicted of felony DUIs serve long sentences and have lots of other bad...