I was charged with possesion for sales!

You'll need to retain an attorney. You'll be able request a public defender at your arraignment if you cannot afford to hire one. Your attorney...

My car hit a shopping cart into another car.

Let's break it down. You hit the shopping cart. Had it not been for you hitting the shopping cart, it would not have collided with the other car....

Can my friend sue me for totaling her car that has no insurance?

I hate to tell you this, but you friend cannot only sue you, she will probably get a judgment against you. Your friend's lack of car insurance has...

If the defendent can't pay the plantiff, what happens?

You would need to this person. However, if s/he has no money or assets, it may not be worth the effort. You should speak to an attorney to do an...

I got a speeding ticket 7 yr 10 and went to traffic school. Today I got another speeding ticket, am i eligible for traffic schoo

You are eligible for traffic school. If you plead no contest, the traffic commissioner will usually reduce the fine amount. You can also fight it,...

In California, sexual intercourse with a minor is against the law, even where both parties are minors. Thus, if the two engaged in sexual...

Is it possible for police to decide not to file an assault charge?

The prosecutor and not the police decide on whether to file charges. There is a chance no charges will be filed. I would not contact the police for...

Does the at fault uninsured motorist have any right to my vehicle after she pays for the damages?

If the other driver had insurance, her insurer would pay you the fair market value for the vehicle. Your vehicle would then belong to the insurer....

Landlord not fixing old flooring in above unit - increased rent

Attorney Chen is absolutely correct. If you cannot afford to move, your only option is to pay the increased rent. If your landlord files an...

I have being charged with domestic violence.and i did not touch this person.and i need a lawyer.

If you cannot afford to hire a private criminal defense attorney, then a public defender would the "only" lawyer for you. If you can afford to hire...