If a person was charged with less than $900 embezzlement will they have to do jail time ?

Dear Poster, I assume this is a Merced county case. I doubt they would do any "inside time" for this. However, they may be sentenced to jail...

Can I sue an autoparts store for selling me the wrong size snowchains, and then paying me in counterfeit money when I returned?

Dear Poster, This is a matter for small claims court. You potentially have causes of action such as misrepresentation, breach of contract,...

What are my options?

Dear Poster, It is very important you do not speak to the police again, and do not make statements in online forums like this one. You need...

What will likely happen to someone who has a clean criminal record but got charged with a felony domestic violence charge ?

Dear Poster, As the "alleged victim" you are entitled to be represented in the matter. I would hire a local criminal defense attorney to speak...

I was a victim of an auto theft which caused identity theft and the person was released on da rejected, how can I reopen thecase

Dear Poster, The reality is, you probably cannot get the DA to reopen the case. You can call the DA's Victim Unit and you possibly could sue...

Can I hold the apartment complex liable for vandalism that happened to my car?

Dear Poster, Your post is short and vague. The only answer I can give is MAYBE. In general, landlords have a duty to take reasonable steps to...

Dear Grand Terrace Tenant, Maybe. In general, landlords have a duty to take reasonable steps to protect tenants from the foreseeable criminal...

I have a court appearance at 8:30 in the morning on my way to Southern California my tire popped and I can’t make it

Call the court room clerk and tell them what happened.

How can I dismiss a Request for Order for Change of Custody that is scheduled for a long cause hearing?

Call the department is which the matter is scheduled to be heard and speak to the clerk. Have your case number ready. Tell them you want to take...

My naive 16yr old caught with stolen items at Macy's in Aug?

Dear Poster, You received a "civil demand letter." Questions about these appear so often on here I wrote a "legal guide." Copy and...