Under state law, wire taps are difficult to get and quite costly and burdensome to operate. They are only authorized for certain offenses. I...

I got assaulted at a bar from one of the bouncers.. I have video

If the question is can you file charges, he answer is no. That is the DA's job. You can make a police report and see if the DA picks up the case....

If the case is reduced under Penal Code 17(b), it does restore firearms rights. However a misdemeanor conviction for 245 carries a 10 year ban....

Do I need to pay the civil demand made by Michael Ira for shoplifting even after completing diversion program&community service?

Any restitution through the criminal case is for ACTUAL restitution. If the merchandise was damaged or unable to be resold, you could be on the...

How much time can I get for attempted burglary of a house

You're looking at no time if you're not charged or found not guilty. If you can manage not to blab all the details and incriminate yourself, you...

Here's what factors into sentencing: The facts, the dollar amount of the loss (even if recovered), whether there is restitution owed or paid off...

Does the record support a finding of probable cause for DUI arrest? I am a CA lawyer.

Dear Sir or Madam - This is a consumer website where individuals can pose their legal issues for some guidance on their situations. It is wholly...

My Cousin was arrested for Possession of cocaine(14 grams).

Depending on the other facts in his case, he could be looking at possession for sales (carries up to 3 years in custody) or if there isn't enough...

The maximum is 3 years state prison. Depending on his priors, there could be enhancements for prison sentences within 5 years, strikes, etc.

Here's the main difference: We only have one of them in California. Everybody calls it an "expungement", but it doesn't expunge or erase...

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