A criminal court doesn't make custody or visitation orders. That's up to a family law court. However, as others have already written, the DA may...

Charges were dismissed in my sons case in 2015 but he is still incarcerated in patton state hospital. How do I get him relea sed

Criminal proceedings are suspended upon a finding under Penal Code section 1368 that your son was incompetent to assist his attorney in preparing...

What happens when petty theft is under 10$

You write that you were stopped and detained. You didn't write about whether police were called. If the police weren't called, then you cannot be...

Due to a clerical error I was ordered to pay restitution for a crime I was never tried or convicted of. What can i do?

Why have you waited 13 years to address this problem? Restitution was ordered as part of your sentence; thereafter, exactly how much restitution...

Your question is confusing. "They" can't give him 180 days or any other amount of time until and unless he pleads guilty. But you wrote, "but...

Would I be in any legal trouble?

No. You're not operating a motor vehicle in violation of Penal Code section 12500(a); she is. So long as you do nothing to encourage your friend...

How long can you hold someone in jail who is awaiting trial?

Under Penal Code section 1382, your boyfriend could insist on his right to a speedy trial. If he's in custody on a felony, that section requires...

4573pc caught in state prison

Yes, it's illegal to use controlled substances in state prison, according to PC 4573. He has a right to counsel and, if he can't afford to hire...

Can I file a tort against my county's probation department for a civil rights violation?

You should probably consult with a civil rights attorney. However, I fail to see how you would succeed. In civil cases, you are required to show...

What type of lawyer do I need?

Hire a criminal defense lawyer who handles DV cases regularly in Ventura County.