Vandalism caused by an unsupervised minor's party

In California, depending on the circumstances, you may find Civil Code section 1714.1 helpful. It says that "any act of willful misconduct of a...

Vandalism caused by an unsupervised minor's party

Typically, parents are not responsible for damages caused by their children. A parent, however, can be held liable for negligence if their lack of...

You can plead guilty and ask the court for a reduced fine. But, a reduced fine is certainly not guaranteed. An attorney may be able to help you...

Warrants need the approval of a judge, not the DA. Typically, when police apply for a warrant, they must submit a declaration establishing the...

Where can I obtain a free "motion to set aside judgment form (C-35)?

No attorney will want to give you a form motion, because if something went wrong with the motion, there would be the potential for you to sue the...

What happens if one skips bail on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge?

If you skip bail, the money and collateral posted with the government can be confiscated, and warrants may be put out for your arrest. You are...

PC 17(b) Reduce felony

If the court reduces your charge to a misdemeanor, then it will be treated as a misdemeanor. Crimes that can be punishable as misdemeanors or...

Whats the earliest my son can be released?

If your son pled guilty, he may have waived his right to appeal as part of a plea bargain. Otherwise, people convicted after a trial can seek to...

If you stop reporting to p.o while on 3yr. felony probation, but manage to avoid capture. does your time on probation stop?

Generally, your probation period is tolled during the time when you have absconded or are in violation of your probation. For example, if given 3...

If you declare your crime (convicted for shoplifting) on an immigration form, do you still get the visa?

Your visa application undoubtedly includes some part where you swear that everything on the application is true. If your visa application asks...