Boyfriend has charges of VC 10851(A) Felony and PC 496D(A) Felony and has a DV case pending, how much time is he looking at?

Assuming the DV charge is a felony and there are no other allegations (such as great bodily injury)- that charge carries a maximum of 4 years in...

I would be surprised if the DA charged this but if you feel that the ticket was done in retaliation for exercising your First Amendment rights, you...

Is verbally abusing and insulting a police officer through email considered hate crime?

No. Nothing you've said is against a person of a protected class (race, ethnicity, gender, disability...) so it's not a hate crime. To the...

My sister got deported 8 years ago and has a bench warrant

If she has been deported, there is likely an immigration bar against her returning legally to the United States and if she does return and is...

Should I modify my stay away order?

Depending on whether the stay-away order was ordered by the criminal court (as part of a prosecution) or the civil court (as part of a request for...

Is it "procecutorial misconduct" if A) during opening questions to the lead investigating officer

Yes all three would be prosecutorial misconduct: failing to disclose a material benefit to a witness, soliciting false testimony and failure to...

What are the consequences of repeatedly (3 times) and willfully disobeying a judge's Order in CA, in a child custody Case?

There is no predetermined consequence to disobeying a court order- each case is different and it depends on the facts. The sanction for disobeying...

Can I ask for a plea bargain to the judge at my arrangement?

I agree that you should consult with a local attorney or public defender. For a first time offense, you may be able to qualify for a diversion...

My friend was arrested for failure to appear on 2 felony counts one was for 3 cigarettes dipped with PCP

These don't sound like the most serious of charges, but it's impossible to say what his sentence will be without knowing his entire rap sheet...

How do I file for divorced or annulment if my husband is in prison?

The San Francisco courthouse has an excellent family law self-help center that can help you with paperwork. Alternatively, you may want to consult...