Payment of Civil Demand (Shoplifting)

I hope you also included the letter, which is included in my legal guide. ***BEGIN LETTER*** I am in receipt of your demand in the amount of...

My husband is now in prison serving 5 years he wants to appeal on a bond where do we start ? please help!

In order to appeal a felony conviction, your husband must file a Notice of Appeal with the court where he was sentenced. This has to be filed...

In addition to the advice of my colleagues, I'd like to share a saying I heard from an addiction counselor who has helped many of my...

Can you be in custody for a really long time if you didn't appear to court 1or 2 times?

It depends. If he is convicted of a felony violation of Penal Code 273.5, he could face up to four years in state prison. His failure to appear in...

As a landlord, can I file a Unlawful Detainer myself or must I go through a lawyer?

You can file it yourself. Most bookstores carry a series of self help guides from Nolo Press. They usually run about twenty five bucks and are very...

What possible actions can I take if the Police Ransacked my House without a Search Warrant or me giving them permission to Enter

You could sue under state law for damages, or in Federal Court for a section 1983 civil rights violation. If you want to proceed with a lawsuit,...

My 15 old son was arrested for trying to steal a tee shirt, how much trouble is he in and what will be his punishment

Since he's fifteen, his punishment could be anything from a stern warning from the juvenile court judge to probation with a few days in juvenile...

What does being benefiaciary of a life insurance policy entitle?

The beneficiary gets paid the value of the life insurance policy when the person insured dies. It has no effect on the person's other...

Criminal punishment for racial discrimination

Although you didn't ask, here is some advice about the consequences of YOUR actions: Don't take any more scooters from kids! You could wind up in...

I've got a speeding ticket,under code section of my citacion says 22350 with a date to appear in court, what do I do now??

Well, the obvious answer is to go to court. If you don't show up, the judge will issue a warrant for your arrest. Vehicle Code 22350 is the...