This is not something that you should handle by yourself. You seem not to understand the ramifications of an arrest not leading to a criminal case...

The public defender's office is the free or low cost attorney that you can obtain if you are charged with a crime. You have a right to an...

Is it better to hire an attorney in the county where charges are filed (approx 4 hr drive) or in county where I live ?

Hire a Santa Barbara attorney, this makes more sense.

How can I protect myself?

You can seek a civil restraining order. You can also carry certain kinds of weapons to defend yourself, although some are restricted. An...

How can I get a report of domestic emotional abuse and a restraint?

You can certainly seek a domestic violence restraining order against your husband based on what you describe. This will increase your odds that...

I got caught shoplifting from Kohl's, should I pay the civil fee or should I ignore it?

The civil demand is pursuant to 490.5, it's unrelated to any potential criminall case which won't be forthcoming. Paying the demand, which wont...

All DMV's, ALL, say I need an IID for three Years!! all from a DUI in 04. thirteen years later for Driving on Susp. DSU says no

You may or may not have the right to a DMV hearing regarding an action or proposed action they will/have take(n). However the way you describe the...

Your son's teacher is correct. Assuming survey data is correct, the majority of your son's classmates are "sex criminals". In a sane world these...

Regarding the fact that the public defender's office declared a conflict and now he's obtained an attorney from the panel, this is common and...

Can an adult be liable for another adult who leaves their home & becomes injured?

Assuming the other person was not the intoxicated adult's caretaker or had not otherwise undertaken some action or promise imposing a duty on the...