Evidence in a Felony case - San Diego County Ca

Your attorney can certainly raise an objection at the appropriate time under the "Best Evidence" rule, but if the originals can be located, it's...

Penal Code section 496 is a "wobbler", meaning it can be charged as either a felony or a misdemeanor. If the police have an option to arrest and...

Can they use conduct from a year and a half ago? Yes. Stalking under the California Penal Code requires a pattern of conduct, so the incident...

If a driver has the lap belt attached but the shoulder restraint is under his arm is he violating the seat belt law?

Vehicle Code section 27315 says that drivers and passengers must have their restraints "properly fastened." A shoulder belt is to be worn over the...

I was searched without consent in ca while with a parolee..is that legal?

Search issues are always fact-specific. First, you don't say whether or not they found anything on you that has resulted in the filing of criminal...

My Roommate and I received our first minor in possession tickets, and I'm wondering what out consequences will be?

Don't take a cavalier attitude towards this. An answer that you face "just a fine" means that you'd be convicted of something. Don't look at the...

Is there a certain law I can reference that states a Superior Court's jurisdiction only covers the county it serves?

Given that you posted before, I'm not sure what else you're looking for. A court must have jurisdiction over a case before they can decide it. If...

Mr. Nguyen has given you some good advice on the procedures for your case. My suggestion is to take the initiative and face this. It can't get...

You're at least aware enough of the reason they decided to contact you, since we live in a different world since 9/11. Unless you're...

Does lack of speedy trial really apply?

You have statutory rights to a speedy trial and unless you waived those rights, you are entitled to your trial within that time period. If this...