What is considered an arrest?

You were arrested but if you complete your diversion program then it will be deemed never to have happened.

My son violate felony probation. how much time will he have to serve?

It's impossible to say exactly how much time he'll have to serve. But, if these charges stick and they revoke his probation he could easily be...

If I completed a pre trial diversion program does that count as an arrest without conviction or not?

If you completed your diversion requirements there will be no record of a conviction or dismissal or charges for that matter. Prop 36 is...

Like my esteemed colleague said above, this is not a criminal law issue. However, I do know a little bit about premises liability. Look at the...

My husband was arrested for battery and they brought the man to our home to id my husband. Can they do that?

I doubt the man will come harass your family. That would land him in deeper trouble than your husband. The identification technique used is...

Is this a defense to joyriding, trying to deprive someone of their car so that they can't stalk you?

Larceny requires that you 1) take and 2) carry away or transport 3) property of another 4) with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. So,...

My friend has been arrested for aggravated assault on a uniform officer. He also has a record four years ago.

Mental illness can be a defense to a crime if the mental deficit or defect negates an element of the charged offense. However, it is not a compete...

Illegal immigrant and DUI and now ICE hold, will he be deported?

Your friend should contact an immigration attorney immediately. Most Criminal defense attorneys do not handle immigration issues.

I was arrested Friday for drunk in public, this is my second alcohol related charge. Will i get jail time?

Whether you get jail time will depend on the facts of your case and the circumstances under which you were arrested. In my experience young people...

Can I beat this case? Got caught with 4 Norco in a baggy in my car. don't have a priscription. Please help!

Since they found the pills in your car there must have been a search involved. The 4th amendment grants you the right to be free from unreasonable...