Statute of limitations

The standard statute of limitations on a felony is three years.

Posession of child pornography from internet downloading, convicted has to register as sex offender? how long?

If the code section is one of the ones listed in Penal Code section 290, a conviction requires that the person register as a sex offender for life....

I have been charged of 243 e 1 PC. What are the next steps for me?

With that salary and expense ratio, it appears that you are unlikely to qualify for the public defender. There are things you can possibly do...

What are the legal consequences for minor assault and theft in CA?

If this is a real-world scenario, the boy could easily be facing robbery and aggravated assault charges at a bare minimum. Your question...

What are the legal consequences for minor assault and theft in CA?

If this is a real-world scenario, the boy could easily be facing robbery and aggravated assault charges at a bare minimum. Your question...

Michigan v Long extended Terry Frisk to vehicle.It says a limited search for weapons but also anywhere a weapon can be found?

For a pat-down search of a person or a "protective sweep" of a vehicle, first there must be a valid detention based on reasonable suspicion. From...

Selected as the best answer

There are other laws that cover other sexual acts besides just sexual intercourse. There's no law against dating, but any sexual acts are...

I received a ticket for leaving my 5 yr old in an unattended vehicle

The ticket is just a notice to appear - it doesn't mean that you're just going to get a fine. You're likely to face child endangerment charges. ...

Someone please explain Consent Searches?

Consent to search can be either verbal, written or it can be implied. It is the burden of the prosecution to show, if challenged in a motion to...

Run around?

The prosecutor who filed charges should have signed the complaint. The court file is public record, so you can request to see the original...