Can judge just close harassment case on the first hearing without trial?

Is this a civil harassment restraining order case? If so, the protective order can only be issued if the Petitioner showed by clear and...

Dear Poster, If this happened in Santa Clara county the case will be heard at the Homestead Ave. Courthouse across from SCU. Generally, there...

Can do objections during temporary restating order hearing? How the TRO hearing proceeds.

Dear Poster, I assume this is a civil harassment restraining order hearing (CHRO), correct? Yes, you can make objections. I have provided a...

Branch warrant please help?

Dear Santa Clara Poster, Call a bail bondsman and ask them to run a "warrant check." Most provide this service free of charge. Good luck

Dear San Francisco Poster, First, organize all your documents and information. You may want to file a declaration in support of your request...

How do I help find free legal representation for a man who has been incarcerated for 22 years?

Not sure if he qualifies, but see the Innocence Project. https://californiainnocenceproject.org/

Will target press charges later on if i do not pay the civil demand?

There are so many people shoplifting at Target I wrote a "legal...

It would be a waste of time. Make a hearsay objection.

Which route should I take with my vandalism case ?

Dear Poster, At 8K, this case is eligible for small claims court (which is inexpensive and no attorneys are allowed except for appeals). The...

How do i get a person out my house the agreement was that she can stay for two months till she gets back on her feet?

You almost certainly will need to go through the unlawful detainer process....