Arrested for stealing a car and it goes to trial, does the person they stole it from have to show in court to be found guilty

The person whose car was reported stolen must appear in court. Probably would help if you talk to your attorney, assuming you are not representing...

Would like a easy to understandable answer to the meaning of equal protection of law.

There so many laws in the State of California that not even attorneys know them all. And since politicians have nothing better to do with their...

Mr. Finnecy makes a great point. I would not settle anything until I spoke to my attorney to see if a joint resolution could be reached. The...

What is considered a lawful search of a vehicle?

Search is legal if car is being towed. Now the question becomes whether it was legal to tow the car. Not every arrest justifies towing the...

Family Court Judge is allowing the other parent (mother) multiple egregious contempts during probation, no punishment, Help!

You have an attorney so why are you on the internet talking to strangers? For example, if we gave you advice that conflicted with your attorney's...

Does the "Romeo and Juliet" exemption still apply if one member is 18 and one is 16?

Not sure where you came up with the Romeo and Juliet exception because I handle sex cases exclusively and have never heard of such a term. If you...

My boyfriend is being charged with a 459 and also 664-459 for walking down the street in the wrong neighborhood.

Sounds like you should be concentrating on your own case instead of boyfriends. And why would you say anything on a jail phone that is not...

I'm always amazed at how many times we get this question. Yes your boyfriend can be charged with statutory rape. It is illegal for a minor to...

My friend is being charged with 2nd Degree Robbery. Says the incident followed a BB Gun being present and money exchanged for it

"Incident followed a BB gun being present and money exchanged for it" Huh? Of course you shouldn't post any details on this site but if the DA...

Is it still illegal if I'm dating someone who is 18 while I'm still 16 or is it ok

Obviously your parents do not like your boyfriend and may make trouble for him if at all possible. Dating is ok but no sexual intercourse and/or...