Additional Rental Payment Qualifies as Security Deposit?

This a question that is not as simple as is seems. Since it seems to be a month-to-month leasehold the landlord is within his rights asking for the...

How do i expunge prior dui charges from my record

Since a DUI is a priorable offense in California simply clearing it from the court's official docket will not relieve you from the accumulating...

I would be hesitant to have a “pro bono” attorney; as a person who makes a living handling criminal matters normally does not the resources to...

The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) allows drivers to take traffic school only once within 18 month period unless ordered by judge or...

If you have been assigned a public defender that you have no confidence in how do you go about getting a new one assigned.

To dump your attorney you can file a Marsden Motion. A Marsden motion gets its name from the case of People v. Marsden (1970) 2 Cal.3d 118. It is a...

Living with a female during a CA divorce

Moving in with a roommate should not affect your divorce. An MSA indicates that you have resolved the essential issues with your divorce. Even...

Correcting Invalid marriage

Your best bet is for your wife to file in the California County where you reside. The fact that the ex will cooperate is great. He can consent to...

What more can i do?was the warnt even legal?

It is difficult when your family member is wrongfully arrested. It is even worse when the police scare your family in making the arrest. It is...

My ex-husband took my 15 year son to an over 21 bar can the ex be charged

I am a CALIFORNIA attorney ONLY; however, I would offer that your husband could be facing charges equivalent to child endangerment if he gave the...