Accused of domestic violence I was denied a firearm permit. The charges were dimissed. Can I appeal?

Without a conviction, you're not prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm unless you're the subject of a restraining order. If you're...

A question about a felon's rights when the are no longer on parole or probation.

Once you're off supervision, the only weapons you're not allowed to possess are firearms and illegal ones that nobody (felon or not) can possess.

A Questionable search that ended in an arrest.

If they had a warrant, there is no requirement that they show it at the time of the search. Some officers will show a face page just to stop any...

I run a website about replica and counterfeit goods. This includes shoes, watches, etc.

It's called "aiding and abetting". You could easily be on the hook for criminal liability (charges that could land you in jail along with huge...

What to do

Unfortunately, things aren't good. Because you went to prison, you cannot apply for an "expungement". California does not have a true...

It's not a civil "fine" - it's a civil demand letter. California law allows a merchant to demand up to $500 following a theft incident. These...

I have an outstanding warrant for my arrest can I hire a lawyer to go to court for me and take my warrant off

If you want to get the warrant recalled through court, you must be present. However, there is a way to get the warrant out of the system at least...

What will happen if I ignore the civil demand letter?

It's not a civil "fine" - it's a civil demand letter. California law allows a merchant to demand up to $500 following a theft incident. These...

What can I do in regards to a speed ticket when it was truly a mistake? (Unintended speeding).

A couple of observations: With no tickets in the past 5 years, you should be eligible for traffic school if you want to guarantee this will not...

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Can I retrieve my personal belongings from a theft recovery motorcycle that went back tot he original owner?

If this was a car and you had personal items in the back seat or the trunk, if you were a truly bonafide purchaser (as in you had no knowledge that...