I've been falsely accused of embezzlement from a public official. I was never a public officer. How do I fight it?

Although Penal Code sec. 504 is sometimes referred to as "Embezzlement by pubic officer," it applies equally to "every officer, director, trustee,...

Property can be held for a variety of reasons. Much depends on the reason your property was taken, and whether your case has been concluded. If...

As a point of clarification, 42 USCS 1983 claims are not the exclusive jurisdiction of federal courts. Plaintiffs may bring their sec. 1983 claims...

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The record you are referring to may be inaccurate, incomplete or wrong. A person arrested and held on a new charge generally must be brought...

What is the penalty for 3rd DUI?

With courts in Fresno County mostly open now, Covid is unlikely to be a mitigating factor. Judges have wide discretion in sentencing. Some judges...

The District Attorney cannot lawfully bring charges unless there is some factual resaon to believe that the accused committed the crimes charged. ...

Possibly, if your friend or the guy is under 18. Possibly, if you or your friend acted in order to receive compensation, money or anything of...

Weaving such that the tires of the vehicle touch a lane boundary line is sufficient reason to stop a vehicle, but it is harder to justify a stop...

In a criminal prosecution, the phrase, "People of the State of California" means "The Government of the State of California," because "The...

First, if contacted by law enforcement, who generally are not above lying to obtain inculpatory statements, politely refuse to answer their...