Visitation Family Law

Many courts will enforce a "total abstenia" clause in child custody cases when you can show that drugs or alcohol has been a problem in the past....

Is the latest your are able to file an appeal strictly 60 days?

You may want to look into a "writ issue" I would contact an appellate attorney in your area.

I was acquitted for entrapment. Can I expunge my arrest record?

You can petition the court for a factual finding of innocence. If it is granted the arrest records will be destroyed.

My daughter is getting divorced.

Every county has a lawyer who is paid to help you fill out the forms. They are called the facilitator. They will not go with you to court but they...

Criminal

Even if you take the Shoplifting charge to jury trial and you are acquitted (AKA you win) you can still be held in violation of probation. If you...

Do I really need a lawyer if I wanted to plead not guilty to a PC 242 battery charge ?

There are serious consequences to the charge of battery. Not only jail time, but loss of firearm rights. The rules of evidence control how witness...

Riverside , CA : if a former $ 10 petty theft charge filed as misdemeanor is reduced to infraction by DA . . . . .

Be aware that if the case is reduced to an infraction you will not be entitled to a Public Defender. So consider hiring private counsel to help...

Is there any way to get a federal firearms prohibition off due to a 273.5 conviction on Oct. 26 2005?

I recently received a great book on this issue as a gift, and I intend on using it as a reference in my firearms class. Its called: California Gun...

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My bf is possibly being charged with 3 felonies:10851(A); 496(A); 459; he did return it all. how much time will he get?

A pre-plea report prepared by the probation department would be helpful in answering this question. Ask the attorney to see if your county offers...

Early termination of probation

You will have to file a motion pursuant to 1203.3. An attorney may appear on your behalf. But it cannot be done via the mail. Be advised that many...