Can we file a criminal charge to a DA for the falsification of fire hazard material in my home by the neighbor?

An individual cannot file criminal charges - that is up to the prosecutor's office. You can file a police report and if there's a crime there, the...

Is it possible for me to get a Civil Restraining Order against a Neighbor?

You can file a police report for the incident - although without knowing all the details, it's hard to say whether there was a criminal statute...

Can I ever get a social worker job in CA with a criminal history?

If you got the dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4, that's about the best you can do in the criminal arena. Your next conversation probably should...

How do I expunge my petty theft misdemeanor record?

California doesn't have a true "expungement" law - what we have is a dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. That's what everybody calls an...

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Do I need a attorney or can I go to small claims court?

You can file your own small claims case - attorneys are not allowed to be involved in small claims cases. If it's over $10,000, you can file in...

Do I need an attorney for a video arraignment?

If the charges are from another state and he was arrested on an out-of-state warrant, California will file a fugitive complaint on him. That will...

How much time does the D.A have until the case has to be dropped?

Just to throw another piece of information on the other answers.... If your question is asking about how long they have to bring a defendant to...

If you are on probation for a dui and then you get a drinking in public ticket-does this mean jail time?

Any new law violation (especially an alcohol related offense) runs the risk of a violation of probation. Whether that violation results in jail...

How much proof do I need to push a statutory rape case?

You can't push anything. The decision to file charges is exclusive with the prosecuting agency in the area. If you have information for law...

Can a felony drug case be transferred from county it occured in thats 1 hr drive to county living in with court 20 minutes away?

No, the open case cannot be transferred. If there is a conviction, typically probation is where the conviction was. If the probationer lives in...

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