What is the definition of consent when it comes to sexual battery under the California Civil Code?

As a starting point, here is the definition of consent from the Penal Code (this is from PC 261.6 and is specifically directed towards rape...

Was this a legal search?

A pat down search can be done during a valid detention if there are articulable facts that make it reasonable for the officer to believe the...

Several issues.... The failure to disclose the conviction will cause your application to be denied. That failure is worse than disclosing and...

I had gotten spit on what is my legal right

Neither you nor the police can "charge" anyone with anything. The decision to file criminal charges such as battery is the prosecutor's. You can...

Will a felony when I was a juvenile affect me from buying a gun?

It depends. If you were convicted of assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury, you are banned until age 30. The way to check is...

Can you get a felony for nonpayment of child support expunged.

California does not have a true "expungement" statute. What we do have is a dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. If granted, it doesn't wipe the case...

DA said they had audio and video. DA handed over video with no features can't make out audio. They filed the case from something

I assume there are witnesses to whatever this is you're charged with? Okay... so the video is worthless. I have no idea what you're charged...

Why was my friend not released on OR?

When setting bail, the court looked at several factors the primary one being protection of the public. Your friend is being charged with a serious...

What is the best outcome for a first degree felony robbery charge in California?

The best outcome is being found not guilty and walking out free. But as far as deals... first degree robbery carries 3, 4 or 6 years in prison....

Will regaining my drivers license mean that I am competent enough to stand trial for DUI charges that were dropped?

There are hundreds if not thousands of questions posted in Avvo daily. We don't know what your prior question was. Competence to stand trial...