I started shoplifting when i was 11 and now im 35?

Tempted to ask "if it aint broke why fix it" but the obvious answer to the question posed is that you've not been arrested because you've not yet...

It's unclear if you were convicted as a result of a guilty or no-contest plea or following a guilty verdict after trial. if it's the former, it's...

No chance youll be able to press charges or convince DA to both regard you as the defendant and alleged victim in regards to your girlfriend. Yes,...

Domestic violence

Yes, as others have pointed out. The alleged victim can seek a permanent restraining order in family court and get a domestic violence restraining...

How do I find the status of my restraining order case?

Assuming the other party went to the hearing, the restraining order was issued by the court. To verify, you can go to the family court where this...

You’ll simply go to court and say that you need a public defender. You won’t have to directly interact with the Judge and enter a plea yourself,...

What will happen if i dont show up for court after being subpoenaed ?

If you were properly served with a subpoena, you’re obliged to attend court. It’s unclear exactly what type of court proceeding this is. It’s...

What happens after you get arrested for domestic violence ?

Sorry to hear about your situation. Domestic violence arrests are quite common but they can come with very serious consequences. First, it is not...

How to get the fake domestic violence charges dismissed?

You need a competent local criminal attorney to aggressively represent you to get this matter dismissed. There’s no way you can handle this...

Should I wait for new CA law to clear my arrest record?

The new law does not change factual innocence petitions under 851.8, where factual innocence must be pled and proved by the petitioner. You likely...