PC 288

Penal Code section 288(a) covers any touching of a child under 14 with sexual intent. The act can be touching the top of their head or the tip of...

I just got a speeding ticket, the officer did not write down what time I was supposed to go to court, also the date is unclear c

Your question got cut off. It looks like you tried to put it all in the title area, not in the space for additional information. Assume that...

My husband was sentenced to 2 years ...

The charge he was sentenced on, as well as any priors that factored in, matter in the answer. For a non-strike offense, he would serve half...

I was caught shoplifting;they sent me a civil claim and I don't have money to pay it. Should I ignore it? What happens if I do?

That civil demand letter has nothing to do with any possible criminal charges being filed against you. If you pay it, it just means they can't sue...

What, exactly, is the California State Law on Police entering a home without a Warrant?

As Mr. Marshall explained, there are volumes and volumes of cases dealing with Fourth Amendment issues. The bottom line? They must either...

Driving without a valid license (because you never had one, it was expired, etc.) is a misdemeanor [or it can be an infraction]. A misdemeanor...

What is the most likely punishment?

I will assume this person is over 18. If they're a juvenile, an informal diversion program is most likely. For an adult - even though theft of...

Is it legal for police to make you take three breath tests in a row and then make you take blood test too?

You're asking many questions all wrapped up in one. First - did they have a valid reason to pull you over? You're required to yield for an...

What is the consequence of not serving county jail time on time

I can only assume that it's more than an ounce, since there is no possible jail sentence for simple possession of less than an ounce of...

I am being with charged with sexual crimes, and I have a past with these things.

Can they bring up the prior incident? Possibly. In addition to the sentencing ranges as mentioned by Mr. Kaman, you really need an attorney...