In California, If Man "A" Pays Woman "B" To Have Sex With Another Man "C," but A Never Touches B or C, Has Any Crime Occurred?

If a person pays another to commit a criminal offense, he is guilty of at least solicitation, and, probably, conspiracy. Whether or not he touched...

Mr. Kaman's answer is spot on. AB109 has nothing to do with early releases. All it did was transfer convictions for some crimes from state prison...

Do I need to attend court date?

Mr. Dane's answer is spot on. If you have a court date, show up no matter what and resolve the matter there.

Do you know how will SB 260 work

Not certain what your question is. But, if you are wondering whether it will get any lifers out of prison, the answer is nol

Can SDMTS be charged with hindering apprehension/prosecution?

Speak to the District Attorney's office. For something as serious as sexual assault, they should definitely be interested in helping you if the...

How and what can I do to intercede/suggest/beg the courts to send my son to rehab out of SF instead of jail?

My first reaction is that he would be eligible for Proposition 36. But, if he's been in and out of Jail repeatedly, I'm guessing he's already...

Caught shoplifting, this is my first offense, what can I expect and should I get an attorney?

I agree with everything Mr. Dane said with one caveat: You seem to indicate that the loss prevention officer gave you a citation. This is...

Can my PO require me to tak a polygraph test? Even when I can't pay for it?

It depends on the conditions of your probation. Contact the attorney who represented you at trial if you are uncertain what they are.

I want to seal my background permantly; is it possible to do this? I want to join law enforcement.

Mr. Dane is correct. You cannot seal adult convictions. You can certainly explain on a job application that your conviction was dismissed...

When requesting a court date, how long does it typically take to get on the calendar?

Hiring a lawyer will likely expedite things if speed is really your biggest concern. However, I agree with Mr. Hill that you should not be so...