If a minor (16) hits me (18) may I use the necessary amount of force to protect myself in California?

Yes. Every person has the right to self defense. And, obviously you know the answer because you ask if you can use the necessary amount of force...

What are consequences of stealing 1500 from employer ?

Stealing money from an employer is called, "Embezzlement." It is a crime even if the intent is to return the money. Does your husband know if...

What can I do?

This is NOT a criminal defense question. Asking what you can do depends a great deal upon what you might want to do after all this happened to...

What can I do to drop all charges?

You should contact your insurance company and have them contact the party involved and get the restitution paid. It is in your best interest that...

How can I re-open a DUI criminal case that was closed unsatisfied to get it closed satisfied? What paperwork do I need?

Your question is very confusing. From what I can gather you were not the DUI defendant. BUT you were an uninsured driver and your license was...

This simply becomes a "term" of negotiation. Your company has to decide whether to do any future business with the other company based upon your...

MY friend was caught shoplifting at a major dept store in Dublin ,Ca? The security man that caught her , went to her work and ?

So many young people do not consider the consequences of their actions. She has a job that she values and risks losing that job for stealing some...

You are looking for a "legal" answer to a "moral" question. Do the right thing. What is the right thing to do? What kind of person are you? And,...

The police will contact the District Attorney's office to get a subpoena issued. The leasing office is trying to protect themselves by requesting...

What does it means if the judge says the charges are dropped ?

You are describing a "diversion program." If you complete the AA meetings and anger classes that they referred you to the DA will dismiss the...