Could I lose custody of my child for getting caught with less than 1 ounce of marijuana

There are shelters for battered women that can help you get out of an abusive situation. Check your phone book, or call your local law enforcement...

I am charged with pc242/243 misdemeanor. I do not feel im guilty but cant afford a good attorney. what should I expect in a plea

Why the heck are you talking to the DA? You are dealing with a trained lawyer who knows a lot more about the law than you do, and would like...

Will my husband definitely serve jail time?

It is very likely that your husband will serve jail time if he is convicted, but that assumes he is granted probation. If not, he could be...

I was cited for PC 488 petty theft -- The cost of the merchandise was around $100.00.

It is highly unlikely that you will be arrested if you signed a citation, which is a promise to appear, and show up for court. As you can...

It is not a crime to be near someone who commits a crime, as long as you do not help or encourage them. If the driver did not know his passenger...

I picked up a petty theft charge stealing alchohol and im already on prop 36 for a felony wich is for sales. am i doing time?

Your answer is a little confusing. Probation under Penal Code 1210 (Proposition 36) is only supposed to be available to people convicted of a...

Should i post bail or will he get out tomorrow after court?

It depends. There simply isn't enough information here to give a meaningful answer. If it is an uncomplicated arrest for a misdemeanor violation...

Was I terminated unfairly and without my final check?

In California, an employer can terminate you without a reason, especially in a situation where you are considered extra help. You must be paid...

Have you already gone to court for your first appearance? Did the judge already appoint the Public Defender to represent you? If that's the...

How to retrieve our family visits back when tooken due to a charge not a conviction prior to us getting married

Please provide more information. Is your husband in jail or prison, or are you talking about family visits during a juvenile dependency case...