How long does it take for police to contact me after my 16yr. daughter & father filed a report against fiancée for "annoy/molest

Custody is determined by parental rights and court orders. The police could contact CPS and CPS could detain the kids and apply for court orders....

It is very unusual for a Prelim to he waived in a 187. It takes an agreement by both DA and defense. It us a right personal to the Defendant, so...

Why was no one else arrested? Is this a "hate crime"? Did he have the right to defend himself and his friend? What to do?

I would want to read the reports, probably send an investigator out, and interview both defendant and friend. Before I offered thoughts about...

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What right does the Public Defender have to criminal information that is not a part of discovery and has no relevance to a case?

A member if the public wouldn't have a legal obligation to provide information if any nature to a defense lawyer unless compelled by subpoena....

What should i do

The situation is very serious. Your son could be facing serious felony charges and might end up in prison if convicted. Advise your son to make no...

I need a criminal defense attorney. In not sure how much money I can get together. What are chances of finding pro Bono

It is hard to make a living working for free. I doubt you will find a volunteer. However, he will be represented by a lawyer if he asks for one....

Prison Law

Maybe try the Prison Law Center, located in the town if San Quentin.

A Plea Agreement using form C.R 101 #9 B (a) what is finding factual basis for the plea mean? then you have options in #9 B 1

When taking a felony plea.', the court asks the lawyers for the factual basis. That could be a prelim transcript, a trial transcript, the charging...

I got a probation today cause the sherrifs caught me and my bf in the car doin something. Its not drugs or anything but

Most likely: You don't have the capacity to consent. The boyfriend is an adult. The officer saw shenanigans and a crime might have been technically...

How to extent case if you don't agree with Judge final request in juvenile dependency?

Cases extend when a judge decides that there is no or little harm to the minor, and the parent is making good efforts that make it probable the...