Do I have to pay a civil demand letter? What happens if I pay it ?

Under Penal Code section 490.5(c), a merchant or a law firm working for a merchant may seek up to $500 in civil damages (not a fine!) in the Small...

I'm 17 years old, and just got into an accident, I'm at fault.... What are the consequences? How much will the fines be?

From your question about "When will I be able to get my license," it seems that you drove without a license, which is a crime under Vehicle Code...

Police want to interview me at my work

When someone picks up a wallet laying on the street, if she keeps the wallet, she can be charged with a crime called false appropriation, a...

How likely can I expunge my records? Should I hire an attorney?

Expungement under Penal Code section 1203.4 won't erase your convictions, but you are automatically entitled to it because you satisfied all the...

I'll take a stab at answering your questions. Penal Code section 849.5 states: “In any case in which a person is arrested and released and no...

What should my friend do?

1. He should stop telling people like you about this "problem" unless they promise that they won't broadcast his "problem" on the Internet. 2. ...

Do you have the option of a Drug Deferral program in California if you meet the requirements but have a public defender?

California has a statute that allows a person with the profile you presented to qualify for what in CA is called Prop 36. In this program, a plea...

When 10 ecstasy pills are found, one charge is filed. When 400 ecstasy pills are found, one charge of possession of ex for sale is charged. When...

1. You may receive a letter from the store or from an attorney saying the attorney represents the store, but it won't demand a fine, but instead...

Although the langyuage of the statute starts out talking about presenting false ID to a licensee, BP 25661 can also be violated by simple...