Can co defendants be separated and then rejoined?

The court did not "rejoin" or consolidate your cases. The DA probably filed a motion to consolidate and the court granted it. So the answer to...

Do I have to stay with my parents?

Yikes. Unless you are emancipated, you are under their care and custody, so yes they can. Plus your boyfriend is guilty of unlawful intercourse...

Before you go to trial can you fire your court appointed attorney and then when you go to trial is it a different attorney

Mr. Finnecy and Mr. Marshall are spot on. You don't just get to fire your court appointed attorney. You make a Marsden motion and when it is...

Can a lesser charge based on HSC 11379.6 be written into the jury instructions by simply adding the word "attempt" in CA?

Yes. Lesser included offenses can be presented to the jury as a lesser alternative to the main charge. In some instances it is required to give a...

I have a son 16 dating a 13 year old girl is it illegal

Your son is engaged in sexual activities with a 13 year old child? Well he has probably committed acts of child molestation and other sex crimes. ...

I was just assaulted by my ex in my home am I legally able to defend myself?

You were "attacked eight minutes ago by your ex" and you immediately run to AVVO to post something? Sorry but this sounds very suspicious. If it...

Can police confiscate my phone & unlock my device and rummage through my files without my given or known consent?

No they need a search warrant to search your cell phone.

How can my husband get his new case to run concurrent and get his case to get put under H&S?

Mr. Marshall is correct. The DA is the charging authority and determines what charges to file and under what section. If it filed as a Penal Code...

What does it mean when an inmate is considered incompetent?

No he can't be held forever but only until he is "restored to competency". In practical terms, the state mental hospital gives him prescribed...

No. Being a passenger in a car where the driver is intoxicated does not incriminate you in criminal conduct. If you try to take the 5th, the court...