The law under California Penal Code Section 261.5(b) says that it’s a crime for any person to have sexual intercourse with any other person who is...

To help the attorneys trying to answer your question, can you specify what type of proceeding the police officers testified at? If a motion to...

If you retain a criminal defense attorney & are questioned about possible other related crimes & you give info is it PRIVILEGED?

The client is the holder of the privilege and you should invoke it at every step or you waive it. It's likely that your attorney cannot waive the...

Caught shoplifting. Got a ticket for misdemeanor and was released from the store. Will potential employers see this?

Typically, open filed criminal cases; convictions; and cases in warrant status will show up on a background check. Depending on who is doing the...

Is it a crime to sign the account holder's name to a check, even if the signer's name is not on the account or actual check?

I agreed with my colleague Ms. Lamano. Also, it would most likely be fraud/forgery if he was given direction and authorization to sign the check,...

Is I OK for the prosecutions star witness to be attending all meeting with the "victim", the "opposing counsel" and "his clients

That seems to be a little unconventional but probably not prohibited by any law. But this would be pretty fertile ground for cross examination. ...

Is it legal for the police to come to my house and take my car? When I was not the person who drove my car in a hit and run?

In many circumstances, the police can take a car as evidence. Sounds like they think you are the prime and maybe only suspect as well. You should...

I'd like to know if I could reopen the case that is being done Or judgement ?

It would depend on the procedural process of your case, including if you plead or found guilty after a trial, if you were given pre-plea or DEJ...

Does the time for service change when the document is served by mail in California criminal proceedings?

You may be thinking of the Code of Civil Procedure which adds 5 days for service. There is no parallel in the Penal Code but Local Court Rules for...

On average how long does someone go to jail for having small amounts of weed on them? under 3 Grams

I agree with the prior answers unless there were other circumstances that were not mentioned such as: the up to 3 grams were packed in multiple,...