Sex between an adult and a minor (person under 18) is illegal in California, and a crime that can include sex-offender registration. Besides...

Why does my lawyer in Cambridge Illinois keep telling me to retain a private attorney in CA for my husband?

Only California-licensed attorneys can practice law in California, with certain exceptions for federal cases. You should contact a California...

I respectfully disagree with my colleagues. You will likely have to serve six months in actual custody. You may even actually be released earlier,...

What is the statue of limitations for a misdemeanor dui? First offense?

If a year has passed since your arrest and no charges were filed, the DA is barred from filing the case. if it is in fact a...

In a ca criminal case could a defendant who bailed out immediately after arrest find himself or herself without even being arrai

Once you have bailed out, that takes the pressure of the District Attorney's office. They typically have a year to file charges that are...

I was caught doing fake returns at my retail job

Remember that you do not have to answer any questions if you are questioned by law enforcement, and no one can force you to sign anything, either, ...

You absolutely should get an attorney to help you with any criminal matter. DUI cases, whether based on drugs or alcohol [or mistakes of law...

Stanislaus County judges, like many across the state, arefairly conservative with regard to early termination of probation, especially on DUI...

How long will a dui stay on my record.

DUI convictions stay on your record with the DMV forever. But in criminal court, they can only directly be used to enhance sentences for 10 years,...

What kind of jail time can I expect?

My colleagues have answered correctly about the norms for Sacramento County second DUIs. Of concern to me is that you have placed yourself at...