At criminal sentencing what is the best approach to ask the judge to postpone turning yourself in?

First of all you can't have consensual sex with a minor under CA law so your friend was not jailed for that. If he wants to avoid being remanded...

Can I run for public office with a Sealed Juvenile record? Am I able to vote if I was felony adjudication as a minor?

Ex felons can vote in CA provided they are not still in prison or on parole. Your right to run for public office is linked to your right to vote. ...

I have 4 faliure to appears on traffic and it says 150,000 8AH do you think ill have to do jail time

I see no authority which would allow a judge to impose 150K bail for FTAs on traffic infractions. Either you are not telling us enough about the...

How long should it take to pass the crack cocaine disparity laws?

The legislative process moves at its own pace. Your question reminds me of the old chestnut "How long is a string?" and the answer "As long as it...

Applying for citizenship with a criminal record

In most states juvenile records are destroyed at your request when you turn 18; if that has happened in your case there are no records to get. As...

Can I be charged with possession of an illegal substance?

Yes.

Bi polar and sex offender

Being bipolar is not a defense to the crimes enumerated at PC § 288.

Since the other lawyers who responded declined to answer pour questions, I'll give it a shot. 1) The terms with or without prejudice mean...

These private companies update their databases constantly so that by the time your records are sealed and thereafter unavailable to the public, the...

What should my boyfriend do if the police are looking for him for evading arrest by vehicle and evading arrest by foot?

It is hard to understand Mr. Brinkmeier's concerns about self-incrimination since the questioner is not the person sought by the police. One...