Does the court take into consideration if the person in trouble has a child on the way??

This certainly can be discussed in plea negotiations with the DA (e.g. probation/home detention in lieu of jail/prison time). But, the court isn't...

I was wondering..can sue the grocery store where I got a petty theft If I was hurt & treated at the ER?

Loss prevention officers are only entitled to use reasonable force to detain you for a reasonable time. It becomes unreasonable at the time you...

I was supposed to surrender on the 7th of july.. it is now 17th of july. My charge was Criminal Threats with a fire arm.

Contact your attorney or hire a new one immediately. You need to get this cleared up before you get picked up. Do NOT turn yourself in without...

Is a Deferred Entry of Judgment available for a Criminal Contempt charge Specifically PC 166(a)(4)

Restraining orders often stipulate "no contact." That means even a birthday card, however "peaceful" is a violation. If you truly didn't send...

What is LA County's Percentage on inmate realease if u havevto serve 45 on a nonviolent crime and i fid not turn myself in

I would imagine the inmate release rate in any county for inmates who failed to turn themselves in as agreed is 0%

Time served in county and prison

Failure to provide correct credit for time served is an error that can be corrected at any time. But, see Mr. Kaman's answer regarding the time...

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What would be good evidence for a battery case in which I was strangled. I didn't have any bruises or visible injuries.

You cannot force the District Attorney to file criminal charges, even if you have 20 bishops prepared to swear on a stack of bibles as high as...

I was an international student in California and was forcefully made to plea guilty for 288.4 and i left the country.

This really is an immigration question. You need to speak to an immigration attorney.

Once a judgement is ruled and you still feel it was unfair and your lawyer did not fight for you. Can the case be re-opened?

It's not clear what you mean by "judgment is ruled". However, in California, the court retains jurisdiction to modify or recall a sentence up to...

Can you get a DUI if you are not in the car?

Yes you can. The D.A. will have to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were driving and that, at the time you drove, you were under the...