Shoplifted from Macy's in the past, I vaguely remember the officer saying I banned from the mall for 5 years. Can I retafterward

Was the officer a law enforcement officer or a loss prevention officer? Was there a formal written "stay away" order issued? I do not practice in...

Is there a defense for stealing goods from a retail store under the influence of Ambien.

If you have a prescription for ambien and you can get a copy of the prescription from your primary care physician, along with a statement from the...

Do I need to be a lawyer to take a deposition in California?

You are fully entitled to have an attorney at a depo. You have to remember that a deposition is taken under oath. It is very possible that you...

Is it correct that in California you will loose your option of going to traffic school

The California Rules of Court prohibit the traffic court from having a blanket rule of denying traffic school because a defendant exercises his/her...

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Can a DUI/Hit and Run charge be dismissed? Also, This is a first time criminal offense.

The issue with Corpus Delecti is that you cannot be convicted on your statement alone. There has to be something else to connect you to a DUI. ...

How do we fight a red light camera ticket?

I am assuming that this was a red light automated camera system. There is a great deal of informational websites on how to fight such tickets. It...

Does CA Penal Code, Section 278 apply to my daughter who did not go to a court hearing in 1989. She fled the state of CA .

The statute of limitations has to deal with the time in which the DA has the right to file a complaint or a grand jury indictment. You or your...

What can i do about my neighbors harassing my family?

You have to document everything. If you have not been keeping detailed records of the encounters, you need to do so. The great thing about cell...

You would need to review the statues of the state(s) involved. You should consult a civil attorney who handles this type of case on a regular basis.

How much money should I ask for when suing my landlord in small claims court for breach of lease?

You may wish to consider asking for the funds that you lost as a part of missing work. If your contract also has a monthly fee for the rental...