If by "putting your hands on someone," you mean striking someone by punching, slapping, shoving, etc., then that would be a battery. Spitting upon...

My brother in law beat up his girlfriend and gave her a bloody nose and hes a convicted felon but the DA also picked up the cas?

Are you trying to find out if criminal charges have been filed? Or does he already have a court date and you are trying to find an attorney for him?

Is 85 going 60 percent pass for California prison , and what about the gang enhancement are they going to dismiss all enhanceme?

Perhaps you could provide some more details. Has your son been sentenced already?

I was pulled over and cited for a child not being properly seat-belted but the person was not a child there is 17 years old and

Which vehicle code section is written on the ticket? If your passenger is over 17, then the only difference is that you should both have received...

Can a person charged with murder and shooting into a vehicle but plead out to vouluntary manslaughter still apply to SB 1437

The law on this is unclear, although it would seem that SB 1437 should apply just as a simple matter of fairness. Penal Code section 1170.95...

Can i get an alternative sentence? suspended prison sentence? How much would it cost me to make payments guaranteed i get nojail

The conduct you describe sounds like a misdemeanor "hit and run" in violation of Vehicle Code 20002(a). Although it is highly unlikely that you...

Got a misdemeanor domestic violence charge after calling the police on myself

Short answer: crapload of classes and no more guns ever.

It would depend on the nature of the felony. Some felony convictions (or juvenile adjudications) can be reduced to misdemeanors, after which your...

My boyfriend of a year is completely mentally and physically disabled. He got arrested for a warrent and his bail is $100000.00

Mr. Marshall is right. Legal Shield won't help. Your boyfriend should either stay with a public defender or retain an experienced criminal...

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