The charge is a misdemeanor which potentially could result in jail time, a fine, and probation. Based on your description of the incident, you may...

Why would Defense Counsel do this terrible thing?

Mr. Farina's answer is spot on. Why would you want your jury to feel like it has an obligation to "finish the job" and convict you?

Should my husband seek legal council?

The short answer is "Yes, he should." If cirminal charges are filed against your husband, he should be ready to defend againt those charges with...

Most criminal cases are resolved with a plea to less serious offenses and/or for a penalty that is considerably less than the statutory maximum. ...

You're imagining this. You are not important enough for anyone to go to these lengths to annoy you. None of us is.

There are no gangs of people going out of their way to stalk you. You are not that important. None of us are.

I would agree with the answers provided already. There may be several ways to defend against this charge or to resolve the case favorably. You...

Sorry to disagree with Mr. Kane's comment above, but in California, a defendant does not bear the burden of proving tha they acted in self...

Because of your very young age, you cannot be prosecuted at all. Not even in juvenile court. (See Welf. & Inst. Code sec. 602, subd. (a).)

What to do when stalk by gangs

There are no gangs stalking you. You are not that special.