Am I allowed to own a gun if my case was dismissed?

The surest way to know whether you can own or possess a firearm in CA is to do a personal firearms eligibility check. Go to...

If the DA calls and wants you to be a stand by witness for court case and you want NO PART of it, do you have to go

No you cannot talk to the judge in private about it. You can discuss your fears with the DA, and he may be able to do something, but even if he...

Daughter caught at school w/ a bud of marijuana in her backpack, it's her first offense. Whats the best way to plea?

Never concede guilt at the first appearance. There may be defenses to the conduct which only a lawyer would be aware of. Plead not guilty and get...

My bf's charged w/ auto theft w/ spec priors, but wasnt convicted of auto theft in last case. can he still rec'v 2-8yrs?

I agree with my colleagues. He 's not just charged with auto theft as your title question implies but a range of other charges that could add up...

Mr. Finnecy is correct. If the police report checked alcohol only as opposed to alcohol and drugs, the lab will only test for alcohol.

A person set up for a drug buy by the police. He parks a vehicle that is not registered to him, walks past the meet area, no

Was he stopped for driving on a suspended license? If so the police may well have had the right to search the car, especially since he said he...

Will I receive a court date?

It is possible but unlikely that the police and ultimately the DA will waste their time with a $4 theft. If they do hire an attorney or if you...

Problems with parole officer being fair

This is a standard condition placed on those who have committed sex crimes; your parole officer is doing nothing out of the ordinary.

What kind of lawyer would I need and should I get one now?

CPS is a powerful agency so you are right to be afraid of accusations made to them. They investigate everything and if they find the accusations...

Is it possible to get specific details on-line regarding a criminal complaint filed against me?

That's about all you're going to get on-line in any state. To know more you should hire an attorney. Avoiding the courthouse will accomplish...