How long can continuance go on

There is no set time period that a case can be continued. If there is a good reason, a case could be continued for quite a long time, although...

Can my husband be charged with a sex offender charge from over 20 years ago that he already served time for?

From the sound of it, there are likely some conditions of his sentence that he didn't complete. He should find an attorney in Santa Barbara to...

What will happen if you are charged with arson bad you are 15?

If someone has been charged with arson, then that person needs an attorney. If he or she can't afford one, then one will be appointed for them by...

Will you do more hail time for missing a scheduled jail sentence for 2days for misdemeanor breaking a no contact order?

It might depend on the reason that you missed the time to do the jail, but in general you will get additional time for missing your date.

Petty theft , first offense , need advice on what to do.

I agree with Mr. Nguyen, and I would also add a couple things. Make sure that you obey the trespassing notice. In fact, you should stay out of...

The color is not going to matter much at all to the judge. There may be ways that will work, but that isn't it. If you mitigate, then you are...

How can my boyfriend prove in court that his brother used his name when pulled over during a traffic stop?

I agree with Mr. Lawrence, and I would add that if your boyfriend can prove that he had a valid license, and especially if he looks nothing like...

This isn't anything that I have ever looked into, but I would say to stay the heck away from it. There is a big risk if either party is under 18...

Is it illegal for a 14 year old and a 16 year old to date?

Mr. Nguyen provided a good answer. I would emphasize that although the your ages are close enough together to allow you to have sex, and once your...

Two Questions: What are an officer's responsibilities when dealing with an unlicensed driver and can s/he seize the car of one?

I agree with the other answer, but I thought that it might be helpful to add just a little about rear ending the truck. Generally (although there...