Friend incarcerated.Has had 3 court dates.His attorney had them all cont'd. Can he do this? He is paid.

It is up to your friend to determine if he/she is satisfied with the representation. There might be good reasons for the continuance. ...

What is the punishment for a 14 year old stealing ain Ipod Touch?

That would depend on a lot of factors. She could be charged, as a juvenile with a petty theft. She might be placed on probation - either through...

Because you are on informal probation (otherwise known as court probation), the District Attorney is the person that determines whether or not to...

In the state of CA, if a juvenile is on probation and has a mutual agreement with the family to move out is that ok?

The only way to really know is to ask the probation officer. It will depend mostly upon what you are on probation for and whether the probation...

I'm trying to enlist in the army. I have a charge of filing a false police report back in 1998. What are the 2 codes for that?

In California, falsely reporting a crime is a violation of Penal Code section 148.5. This is a misdemeanor offense. Although you didn't ask, if...

Im looking for an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent my boyfriends case through Trial in Yolo co courts?

There are several good attorney's in the Sacramento area. Who you hire will often depend upon the nature of the charges. If your boyfriend is...

How often does the D.A. drop download of internet pornography cases?

If you believe that you are being investigated for internet pornography or any other criminal activity, you should contact an attorney right away. ...

Criminal Defense? Our daughter who is 18 lives with us. On 3 separate occassion (11 PM, 12:30 AM, 9:45 PM) cops came to our home

It appears clear that there has been a case filed. It is critical that your daughter consult with an attorney right away. The most important...

Was my son's civil rights violated?

Simply put, school grounds are considered protected areas. As a result school administrators are given a great deal of latitude to search students...

Can someone be denied parole because of something they did 27 years ago that has nothing to do with why they are in prison now

Conditions of parole and the release of parole have to be either related to the facts of the crime committed or have to do with potential future...