If you failed to take reasonable care to avoid harm to the people around you, you could be liable for damage. Most shopping centers have...

Illegal U-Turn

Oops! Left out a few words in my answer. The first paragraph should read: If you made a U-turn on a median of a divided road, IT'S ILLEGAL, even...

Illegal U-Turn

If you made a U-turn on a median of a divided road, even if it wasn't posted. See California Vehicle Code §21651 Some people go to court and ask...

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I am involved with a theft case involving about 11 people, if i don't confess i fear that they will charge a friend of mine...

You need to consult with a criminal defense attorney immediately. If you are contacted by the police or your former employer, tell them you will...

I am involved with an theft case with my previous employer. No charges have been filed yet. There are 11 people involved.

You need to consult with a criminal defense immediately. If you are contacted by the police or your former employer, tell them you will not talk to...

Re: a criminal complaint lodged against me. If it's a false complaint, can I get my legal fees refunded when it's dismissed?

A cross complaint is only allowed in civil lawsuits, not in criminal cases. In criminal law, a "complaint" has a specific meaning. It is the...

Where can I get information on when the US and CA Supreme Courts decided it was legal for driver's license/ID checkpoints?

Kids and the Law, available for download from the California State Bar website.

Where can I get information on when the US and CA Supreme Courts decided it was legal for driver's license/ID checkpoints?

You are obviously interested in protecting your Fourth Amendment rights; why did you tell an officer it was okay to search you? I disagree with the...

488 PC petty theft

The person needs to deal with the court appearance first. If it was an honest mistake, it may be possible to get the District Attorney to agree...

Is it posible to have both felony convictions reduced to misdemeanors after i am off probation next year?

It depends on the actual statutes under which you were convicted. For example, Penal Code §273.5, corporal injury to a cohabitant, and Penal Code...