Who do I file an appeal from a decision of the superior courts appellate division?

Procedurally, you should appeal to the state appellate court for your area. However, the court does not have to accept the case. You must...

MY B.F TOOK MY CAR. I CALLED THE COPS. HE'S CHARGED W GRAND THEFT AUTO. CAN I DROP THE CHARGES?

It is a popular misconception that private individuals can "press" or "drop" charges. Only the District Attorney has the authority to decide to...

Can my father get help

If your father is currently represented by counsel, you should notify that attorney. If you do not like his advice, you can engage a different...

What are the chances of a pending felony charge appearing on a employment background check?

A potential employer should not be able to ask about arrests that didn't result in a conviction. But, in this age of the internet, virtually...

Drug diversion can last up to 3 years. If you aren't convicted a potential employer should not be able to find out about your arrest by checking...

Does law enforcement need to contact landlord before a raid Also does a night warrant have a specific time or expired time

California Penal Code section 1533 states: "Upon a showing of good cause, the magistrate may, in his or her discretion, insert a direction in a...

Can I sue a prison for giving false information

The short answer to your question is yes you can sue. But, your chances of winning are less than zero. The form asked you to list all arrests,...

I do not believe there is any statutory limit on the number of times you can bring a Marsden motion. You have a constitutional right to legal...

Am I obligated to go to the police station after they've called me and I agreed to go down for questioning/statement?

No. You are under absolutely no obligation to talk to the police. And, you should not do so. If the police question you, say "I want to speak to...

What would be the best thing to do to get rid of my juvenile felony convictions.

If you were convicted as a juvenile, your conviction records should have been sealed when you turned 18. It's not clear what you mean by "get rid...