Caught Shoplifting and loss prevention used excessive force.

In California a merchant is permitted to use a reasonable amount of force to detain someone they think has committed petty theft. You are wrong...

Charged with 3 counts of 288(a) and 2 of 311.11(a). The DA has offered plea with one count of each charge. Should I take it?

There is no way to answer this question. 288(a) are simply too complicated and fact based to give you a good answer. Your attorney is the only...

What is the procedure to file a criminal case?

Sounds like stalking behavior. Your son should see if the police will take a report. If so, it will be sent to the DA's office for the filing of...

I fired my court appointed "lawyer" and went pro per, can I get another court lawyer?

I used to do dependency cases in both Sacramento and El Dorado Counties and unfortunately, many of these clients were extremely difficult to deal...

I fired my court appointed "lawyer" and went pro per, can I get another court lawyer?

I used to do dependency cases in both Sacramento and El Dorado Counties and unfortunately, many of these clients were extremely difficult to deal...

Is county time double if your going to prison?

Depending on the crime, you might get day for day credit. However, certain crimes, such as robbery, are limited by statute to 15% credit both pre...

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Course of action after a Wende Brief was filed?

Many people are under the mistaken impression that the police have to read you your Miranda rights in all situations, which is not true. Miranda...

Is this illegal?

Obviously the DA has enough evidence to take the case to trial. I'm always surprised when people say the DA "doesn't have any evidence". Unless...

Im18 and female,my boyfriend is16 almost17 and weve been dating since I was16 Can I go to jail if we have sex and I get pregnant

Both my colleagues have it right on. You can be charged with statutory rape, although it would be a misdemeanor and not involve sex registration....

I might lose my teacher credential. There are allegations against me from three fifth grade female students.

Unless criminal charges are brought, you will probably need a licensing attorney if your license becomes an issue. If criminal charges are...