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It is rare that a Judge locks someone up for failure to pay when they have been making a good effort. There is no such thing as debtor's prison. ...

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My ex husband might be going to jail, can I get full custody?

If you all ready have custody orders in effect, they apply until modified by a Judge. If you want to modify existing orders, you will need to...

Someone sold a backpack that they found and a person bought it. Is the person committing a crime by keeping it?

The time lapse might make a difference to CA misdemeanor charges, but the case could be charged as a felony and maybe as a Federal crime. In CA,...

What can I do if my probation officer is denying me to go see my sick father in another state for no apparent reason.

Begin by documenting the need as best you can. Certainly your father and his wife are able to write you a letter, but there are probably other...

Your defense very much depends on the nature if the damage to both cars.

How can they combine these two cases? (Mis. vandalism)

Sounds like the negotiation changed when they figured out you had 2 cases. The PD may have been giving you their best guess rather than a plea...

This decision is one if the more important tactical decisions to be made and there us probably a correct answer. There is absolutely no way to make...

Will I go to jail?

It really depends on your local court's sentencing practices. However, as a rule there will usually be options to avoid jail on a petty theft if...

CAN I PROSECUTE A MAN 31YRS OF AGE FOR HAVE SEXUAL INTERCOURSE WITH MY 17YR OLD DAUGHTER AND GIVING HER DRUGS (MUSHROOMS).

Prosecution decisions are made by the District Attorney after police reports have been submitted. The place to start is local law...

Is there any way his charge could be expunged or record sealed?

Possibly a Writ alleging newly discovered evidence and arguing that the conviction should be set aside and trial right restored; which might also...