Does the court take into consideration if the person in trouble has a child on the way??

The best answer I can give is: Yes, no and maybe. Yes, it's something that can be discussed by his attorney in several ways: A request for...

I Have a question about expunge

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...

No complaint filed at my arraignment today. Rescheduled court date is bad for me. They won't let me change it. What can I do?

Although some attorneys might make a "special" appearance for the purpose of continuing the arraignment, most attorneys prefer to be retained for...

I got a letter from Palmer, Reifler & Associates, P.A. asking for $542.85. Would they take me to court for not paying? Plz help.

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...

Does the new ruling on death penalty affect those serving LWOP?

It doesn't appear that it will in any way.

Can you get a DUI if you are not in the car?

Maybe... They have to prove two things: that you were driving and that AT THE TIME, you were under the influence or over 0.08%. The specific...

Just not wearing gloves doesn't have anything to do with the legality if the search (although there may be other issues related to the search that...

I got caught shoplifting from Macys and was issued a $425 Civil Demand, do I have to pay it?

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 are the benefits of expunging your record?

The advantage is that you can legally say "no" to having any convictions. If your employer goes through a reputable background check company, they...

My fiancé has been in custody for 25 days now and his attorney wants to go into trial how can I stop that and have him released?

Whoa, whoa, whoa.... Something's not adding up for me. He's been in jail for nearly a month on a simple first time DUI? With no other charges?...