Would it be the drivers fault for not paying attention or the person crossing the streets fault?

The exciting thing about the law is that often there is no "correct" answer. The object of your exercise is to pick a point of view and discover a...

The decision as to who is to be called as a witness for the defense is up to the defense attorney. A witness subpoenaed by the prosecution to...

My boyfriend was on parole ended up absconding and while he was on the run in California picked a possession charge in Nevada ?

Judges have a great deal of discretion in sentencing, including sentencing for a VOP. The punishment depends on the nature crime of which he was...

How can we fight a public intoxication charge?

Cops are not lawyers, so when they quote the law, it is not surprising that they get it wrong. One cannot be successfully prosecuted for public...

How many prospective jurors is the defense attorney permitted to reject?

In felonies punishable by death or imprisonment for life, 20 peremptory challenges. In other felonies, 10. In misdemeanors, 6. Cal. Code Civ....

Does a character-witness for the defense in a criminal trial need the judges permission to testify as a character witness??

No. The decision of who to call as witnesses is up to the defense attorney.

How should I proceed with my citation coming up ?

Unfortunately, your statement lacks important details. What were you cited for? FTA? Drug paraphernalia? Were you arrested? On what charge? ...

Excessive sentencing for probation violation

If you are already represented you should discuss your case with your attorney, as a lawyer cannot speak to a party about his case without the...

How do you cite this?

If you visit your local law library, you can look up the answer for yourself in the Blue Book.

Can Police Get A Search Warrant Using Shared Internet IP Address?

Your question is unclear. A valid search warrant must state "with particularity" the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized. ...