An OSC re contempt because of travel plans is not an excuse for not showing upon the hearing date. You have to work around the travel plans. If...

Boyfriend was arrested penal code charge is hs 11378 in sacramento county that is possesion of controlled substance for sale why

Possession alone is personal use. Possession for sale means you had more than was needed for personal use the the cop assumed you were going to...

Marriage right when spouse has been a victim of crime while in jail

Hey that's an idea. Hire someone to assault you and then seek your husband's release because of your injuries. 32 years of doing appeals and I...

If I think that my Public Defender is not on my side, can't I fire him? From a 20year old who needs an answer fast.

To add to my colleague's sage comments you can't fire him because you didn't hire him. The Court appointed him to defend you. In rare cases the...

Potential theft charge, exremely devastating, please advise

"A theft charge on my record could ruin my career and very well my life. " You should have thought about that before you did whatever you did. ...

Is a federal inmate eligible to serve his last 6 months in a camp if they have a detainer pending

No.

647F dismissed?

If you follow Mr. Wallin's advice and pester the DA every 2-3 weeks about your case that will almost guarantee that charges will be filed. Let...

Its a misdemeanor battery charge consider a violent offense?

A battery is usually a violent act but it is not one of the crimes defined legally as "violent"or "serious" in California. See PC 667.5 and 1192.7.

I am currently outside the U.S I found out that there is a warrant for my arrest in CA. Will I be arrested at the airport SFO?

It's unlikely you will be arrested at the airport. But the ods go up exponentially as you drive home. Follow Mr. Bogan's advice.

Is it legal for a 52 year man to have sex with a 17 year old in califor

No.