We have had my brothers son since my mothers passing.

What is your question?

Why do prosecutors pursue DV charges when the victim wants to drop the charges?

Your girlfriend never pressed charges. She filed a complaint with the police. Only the DA can press charges. They do so in the public interest...

Is there any situation either criminal, civil, or any other in which I can have a home I have owned for 22 yrs taken from me.

There are many but I am not going to try to guess what your particular situation is and what the possibilities are. If you want to e-mail me...

The government presents its case first against the defendant because the government has the burden of proof. Afterwards the defense presents its...

If I have an outstanding bench warrant can I fly from Sacramento, CA to Alaska

Your question is a little brief. If you want to know if a bench warrant will keep you from flying the anser is no unless it relates to terrorist...

Does California Penal Code (e.g., 1464 and 1465.7) violate basic Vehical Code Fine Limits?

Unfortunately not. There are other local assessments and charges that could be added as well. Nice try.

Shoplifting in CA

Remember also that a juvenile record may contain adjudications but not convictions. So regardless of whether any records exist he can say no to...

Is it worth fighting a civil demand of $350 from a Macy's store? My son did not take anything from store. Police report says sam

Don't fight it; ignore it. Stores send out these demand letters in shoplifting cases hoping people will pay but never take them to court. Some...

I see many questions on avvo in which people want to do what is going to happen to them because of such and such an offense or parole violation. ...

Can Sears demand over $600 from a minor on a shoplifting charge? The items were under $40.

They can demand but you don't have to pay. This is a civil demand, unrelated to the criminal case, that many stores pursue but never sue over. If...