Can my girlfriend and her children live with me, with future plans of marriage, without repercussions of the law or cps

Since your parole or probation is completed, you can live with anyone you want, including children. Just keep your registration current and be...

Can I send a pre-arraignment letter to the prosecutor's office explaining the facts? Would this help in saving time and money?

No, no and no. File this under "bad ideas that a defendant should never do". And stop doing research unless you are prepared to look at every...

What should we do? can they do this to him? can he request a public defender while they talk? should he give them his DNA?

Don't know what has happened since you posted this question, but your husband needs to not only remain silent, but more importantly, request an...

Why would this case be going to the grand jury instead of a DA filing it directly, 21/2 yrs ago? Thank you

At least in Sacramento, grand juries are very rarely used. Most cases go through the preliminary hearing process. Unable to speculate why the DA...

Do I qualify for a public defender? Where can I get more information on if I qualify?

As Mr. Finnecy suggested, contact the PD's office and see if your county has a financial threshold in order to quality for the PD. Some courts do...

Sex Offender considering relocating from PA to CA. Where can I find the best information on CA requirements and restrictions?

California is ridiculously tough on sex offenders, including life time registration. If you had been convicted of this crime in California, this...

Can I appeal my case and prove that I'm not sexual maniac?

Sorry but it is too late to do anything. From what you have written, I could easily see this crime being charged as a sexual battery under the...

What can I do? Should I get a lawyer?

You will need an attorney to straighten this mess out. An attorney may be able to get this nonsense dismissed but in the mean time, walk or take...

Is it 288(a) or 288a? 288(a) is child molestation and the child must be under 14 years of age. A 288a is oral copulation and the victim can be...

What will happen to my embezzlement felony charge if I pay my employer everything back before court?

Hard to know without a crystal ball, but in general terms, I would wait until I get appointed a public defender or conflict counsel before paying...