Is it still domestic violence if someone takes a knife and scrathes her chest, never assaulting bf, taken in for 5150-72hr hld?

The bf does not face any criminal punishment for the scratching. However you mentioned that the bf "pushed" the girlfriend to the ground. This is a...

This is less a legal question and more a question of priorities. I can only answer yes. The crime of threatening to kill someone is extremely...

Is there a time limit to go to trial in a Trial De Novo?

I agree with the previous poster. The trial by declaration should have tipped you off that you are not prepared to go forward without the aid of...

If a for pay federal Confidential gets caught doing illegal activities will he lose the money he was suppose to get?

Generally, the amount that a CI gains through testifying is considered earned when there is a conviction. However, any criminal behavior that he...

Red Light Ticket in Beverly Hills, CA

From what you showed, you do not have a warrant out for your arrest. What you do have is the base fine for the infraction and a hearty failure to...

Will a domestic violence charge which was dismissed afect my ability to apply for citizenship?

I agree with the previous poster. The only danger you would have faced is if you were found guilty. To use a case that was dismissed against you...

Can I motion to reopen or appealed a close traffic case for failure to appear?

The appelate level on Sacramento for traffic court is the Superior Court. However, I agree with my colleague that it appears ou already had your...

Can I get kicked out of my boyfriend's mother's house if I put a restraining order on her daughter who lives with her too?

As guest in the house, you have to remember that you are an invitee with very limited rights. The live we you have to stay in the house can be...

Someone I know is going to be on probation here in California after serving his 30 days in jail.

One of the provisions of probation is a requirement to obey all laws. Since California is has the medical marijuana structure in place, he would...

My husband arrested for DV and has been sitting in jail for 3 weeks now. He has all bank cards with him. Can I get them released

Try and contact the District Attorney's office directly. The only come you may encounter is in some ways the cards can be used as evidence for the...