If a person is 18 years old and their partner is 15 years old, is that illegal?

I have to shake my head at the number of times we get asked this same question over and over. The legal age of consent is 18. If you have sex...

Three strikes

Sounds like 25 to life to me if you are correct about the prior strikes. Of course the DA may not charge a qualifying third strike but you'll have...

You need to consult not only with a criminal defense attorney, but a professional licensing attorney as well. Your license is in jeopardy and most...

Is it true that a first time felony offender in California must be given no more than a 50% plea bargain?

Simply put, the DA is not required to offer a plea bargain offer to any defendant and certainly not one where they are not required to serve more...

Do any of you know of any attorneys that do pro bono work?

If your boyfriend cannot afford an attorney, he can qualify for the public defender. Few, if any, attorneys can afford to work free of charge. Of...

Is it wrong to keep somebody in prison?

No. Depending on the nature of the crime, prison is where some people belong, having demonstrated that they can't live by society's rules. Don't...

Is it legal for me to have sexual intercourse with my 15 year old girlfriend when I am 18 in California?

Yes it is illegal and it's called statutory rape. If the difference in age is three years or less, it's a misdemeanor with no sex registration. ...

If in jail for felony under DUI can you qualify under prop 47 ? If so how does prop 47 work ?

Sorry but felony DUI's are not covered under Proposition 47. We get this question all the time but Prop. 47 is not a catch all for every crime. ...

You need to arrange a consultation with a criminal defense attorney. Many attorneys offer free consultations and you can get all your questions...

My husband has been charged with 273.5 (a) and 422 and is a green card holder.

I suppose your husband can do that, but I wouldn't recommend it. He'll have a bench warrant out for his arrest and he'll be a fugitive from...