CA criminal code, statute of limitations on a minor felony, assault

There are no minor felonies in CA; a felony is a felony is a felony. In general if the maximum punishment set forth in the statute is 8 years or...

You stay in jail.

CA criminal procedure, defendant's rights and grounds for appeal criminal jury trial

Hardship exemptions are given by the judge. He or she also decides challenges for cause. Attorneys do the peremptories without necessarily...

Husband is avoiding service for back child support order, is there anything else I can do?

There are usually alternative methods of service for those who are avoiding it. With a court order you can serve him by publication, usually 4x...

Is the store responsible for damage incurred to my car while parked in the store's parking lot?

Probably not. If their security was substandard or a store employee did the damage yes, but if some other shopper ran their car into yours it's...

Am I required to attend and answer questions at a deposition for a case that I am not a party to?

If you have been properly subpoenaed, that is served by hand, then yes you have to go and answer and answer their questions unless incriminating or...

Do employers run background checks more than 7 years from the criminal conviction date?

They can check all adult convictions no matter how old. Seven years has nothing to do with it.

Federal rules of civil procedure 3.850, motion for appeal

Federal rule 3.850 does indeed require filing within 2 years of sentencing unless you fall within one of the exceptions set forth in the rule. I...

Immigration, adjustment of status I-130, submitting police report for prior residence

Yes he does and it's not as much trouble as you might think. Most countries have central authorities that maintain criminal records. France's...

CA dui/dwi laws, can a person who is on record check probation for one year leave and re-enter the U.S. without any issues

First if you are on formal probation you need to clear your travel with your probation officer. If you are on court probation that means you...