Aside from not hiring a lawyer, what are some common mistakes that self represented parents should avoid when fighting CPS?

A public defender is an attorney so to suggest otherwise is wrong and an insult. Many PD's are much better than many private attorneys. Adopting...

Is sending Male genitalia pictures illegal in California? Can I press charges?

Sounds like a scam to me. But the answer is maybe. If they are pictures of a minor's privates it is illegal and possession of child porn. But how...

What can my wife do if a officer made false accusations against me on police report?

Not much. Of course your wife says she didn't call 911 and of course your wife denies saying what the cops wrote down. What would you expect her...

Ever heard of the 1st Amendment and freedom of the press? There are no grounds for suing a newspaoer for reporting the truth.

Is there a penal code in California that says police can't record me if they don't have my consent?

Mr. Marshall is correct. Pre-text calls often show up in sexual assault cases, especially child molest cases, where the complaining witness calls...

Can a public defender withhold the reason why she's declaring a conflict of interest in my case

No your attorney is not obligated to tell you why she is declaring a conflict.

My attorney said she is quiting for ethical purpose. What does that mean?

It simply means that something has happened during her representation that has created an ethical dilemma for her. For example, as an officer of...

Can my parents dictate my relationship?

Don't you hate it when your parents won't let you get funky with your almost ADULT boyfriend? Since you are legally a CHILD, what they say goes. ...

Is there a document that can be filed for me to date a 17 year old being 19 and not be charged with a felony sex offense?

Mr. Marshall is correct. There are no documents that can be filed allowing you to have sex with a minor. Sexual relations with a minor are illegal...

If I get my wobblers reduced and expunged, are my gun rights restored??

No. There is no true expungement statute in California but 1203.4 dismissals which do not restore gun rights. Plus you may still be barred under...

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