Can Writ of Habeas be used for somebody on probation (not incarcerated)?

Too few facts to answer well. A writ of habeas corpus is a challenge to the validity of confinement based on constitutional reasons. Not sure...

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Can you the victim get in trouble if you are caught with the defendant if the court ordered a protection order?

You probably won't get in trouble, but he could. You weren't ordered to do anything, but he was ordered to stay away from you. You have no power...

My brother went to prison in 2008 for a felony (burglary). He just got a domestic violence and child endangerment charge

Not enough information to give an intelligent answer. Was the burglary a strike because he was convicted of a residential burglary? If so, if he...

Do I need to report for jury duty?

Having a felony conviction disqualifies you for service as a juror. However, because it seems you didn't get a summons that allows you to declare...

That can only be determined by looking at the statute or regulations governing employment as a correctional officer in the two states where you're...

When you say you "hired" an attorney and paid $7500, but an "Client-Attorney" contract was prepared for your son's signature. This was all BS,...

1. Evidence is only "thrown out" if you succeed in getting a judge to order what was seized suppressed as evidence. A defendant can do so if a...

The possibility of removing a misdemeanor from my record.

Expugements are possible under Penal Code section 1203.4/1203.4a. It's conditions are simple--can't be on probation, can have a pending charge...

County seat request

The alleged offense took place in San Mateo County, the cop who gave you the ticket is employed by an agency located in San Mateo County, and you...

Will I have a criminal record? Do I need a lawyer? What happens if I pay the fine?

Penal Code section 490.5(c) allows a merchant to charge up to $500 plus costs as damages for petty thefts. This has nothing to do with a criminal...