I have a domestic violence restraining order in place. Is it a violated if the restrained person files a frivolous lawsuit?

A restraining order cannot be violated by the filing of a lawsuit. He can also send legal documents through proper channels as long as he is not...

I recently had a restraining order served to me and it's all false claims in a state that had no jurisdiction. What can I do?

You need to hire an attorney in Colorado who handles restraining orders to guide you regarding reopening or setting another court date to request a...

Got arrested for dv but no case was filed in the court. Stayed in jail for 5 hours. Do I need to expunge this record?

In California, "Expungment" generally refers to withdrawing a guilty or no contest plea and substituting a not guilty plea pursuant to Penal Code...

Early expungement and traffic ticket, any impact to probation terms?

If your DUI probation was already terminated pursuant to 1203.3, a new offense of any type cannot violate an already terminated probation because...

17-year-old arrested on 3 counts of commercial burglary.

It is entirely possible that your boyfriend may be facing time in Juvie, especially if he has prior history. We need to know why he is charged...

12500 (a) infraction for a foreigner

First of all, CVC 12500(a) can be charged as a misdemeanor and you need to be sure that you are not charged with a misdemeanor. It is irrelevant...

What will happen?

You have been charged with a petty theft offense. They could have decided to charge you based on the security guards statements or the statement...

Got caught shop lifting and citation says: 837/488 P.c. Petty theft

Penal Code Section 837 literally says "A private person may arrest another: 1. For a public offense committed or attempted in his presence. 2....

Penal code 422

You can file a police report at a local police station. That police report is then forwarded to a local District Attorney's office for potential...

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If you were convicted of Penal Code Section 314, your conviction may have carried with it a life time sex offender registration requirement. You...