By statute, the DA is given the authority to decide what charges are filed and what plea bargains are offered. Under Marsy's Law, you get some...

What type of council does my son need?

You need to hire an attorney for your son who has experience in sex crimes. Make sure your son does not discuss his case with anyone either in...

I am dharma koirala from Nepal want to get free legal advice

Really? And I am King Farouk from Timbuktu. Nice to meet you. What is your question Buck Dharma?

Can I go to jail for having sex with a 13 year when I was 17 and she told me she was 16 and we only had sex once?

That is what we call child molestation because the child was under 14 years of age. Yes you can and will be prosecuted and will go to jail. The...

How do I recant a statement?

Sorry but no recanting allowed. Talk to the investigating detective or DA if you have evidence and not just "feelings" that your life is threatened.

Need help with a pro bono lawyer for a murder charge in Los Angeles.

Great answers. And realistically, why would an attorney WHO is not getting paid want to represent anyone with any passion or even care? Sorry but...

Is it statuatory rape if two minors make sexual contact?

Yes it can be charged but I suppose it depends who caught you. If it were your parents, you are probably ok. Even if it were the cops or a...

If a 23 year old gets a 17 year old pregnant will he have rights of the child if they are no longer together

Of course. He is the biological father and has full parental rights including visitation and custody privileges. But of course he is also liable...

Yeas you could be charged with unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor. Hopefully no one figures it out and hope her parents don't go the police....

What can we do to get someone released under sb 1437?

SB 1437 does not apply to attempted murder cases.