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answered on Feb 28, 2018
i doubt if they would look back now that you are 18 and if married to him with a baby
My friend is 17 years old and has been in jail for murder for about 5 months now but the court says the have no evidence or " their still looking " and keeps pushing his court date back , they've done it like 3 or 4 times already and I'm just curious as to what's going to... View More 
answered on Feb 17, 2018
I NEED MORE INFO
THE DEFENDANT SHOULD HIRE A GOOD CRIMINAL LAWYER OR ASK FOR THE PUBLIC DEFENDER.
NORMALLY AS A JUVENILE HE WOULD BE IN JUV CT BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE ADULT AND WE ALL KNOW THERE IS NOTHING MORE SERIOUS THAN MURDER.
THE BEST THING TO HAPPEN IS FOR THE DA TO BE... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2018
i would need to have more info.
how intimate is their relationship?
if having sex it could be an issue of contributing to delinquency of minor etc
I am 24 year's old and live in California. Last night my S/O 17 year old sister was verbally threatening me, and shortly after that she physically threatening me and beat me knowing that I wasn't able to defend myself. Law enforcement was called, and I made a report but they did not take... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2018
i would first follow up with the cops to push an arrest and filing.
anyone can sue anyone else for anything at anytime. The issue is proving and collecting.
you could go into small claims court and sue for up to $10k without a lawyer.
otherwise a lawyer will bill you hourly... View More
We had a cps case where my sons father lost all rights how can I get him to ha e them back
answered on Feb 9, 2018
He can file a Request for Order (FL-300) in the court showing a change in circumstances and requesting a modification of custody.
Brother in law purchased the car for the sister so it is in his name.
Insurance status is unknown.
Mother-in-law signed off on the driving permit and all DMV related items. Wife and I signed nothing in regards to that.
I assume that as temp guardian my wife is liable for... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2018
there are criminal issues of her driving without a license VC 1601
and civil issues if she gets in an accident and hurts/kills someone...............as a plaintiff lawyer i would join everyone as a defendant.
under no circumstances should she drive or any drive without insurance.... View More
My daughter has very good grades, and I know she has been working really hard, she is a junior, and I don’t want her stressing about school, she told me that she wants to drop out for the rest of this school year, and i agree with her. I just don’t want to go to court or I don’t want to be... View More
answered on Jan 31, 2018
California students may drop out legally once they turn 18. Students who are 16 or 17 may also leave school, but only if they: have their parents' permission, and. pass the California High School Proficiency Exam (which leads to a certificate that's equivalent to a diploma).
This... View More
This is my first illegal offense. I tried to use a fake ID to buy blunt wraps at a liquor store. She realized it was fake and put it behind the register. I placed a gatorade on the counter and paid for it and then I grabbed over the counter and took the ID and ran off. Im currently under... View More
answered on Jan 26, 2018
you are a minor so Juv Ct is the worse case scenario............not adult court
not sure if DA would file since you stole something that was yours.........though illegal
every school has their own criteria for admission.
if they look at this just as being in possession of a... View More
My ticket is only an infraction. I do not have a set court date. Instead, I have until February 26 to go in and handle the ticket. I can go into the court anytime between now and Feb 26. I looked up local rules in my area and the court clerk is allowed to give continuance for up to 30 days. Does... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2018
ask clerk on 25th for continuance........if you have to set for trial you can always go in on trial date and ask for continuance.
it is up to court as to whether they will grant but often private lawyers hear cases like this...........i have in the past and always accommodated defendants
I don't know asking for a continuance too early in order to get a lawyer could hurt me. If I say that I need extra time to get a lawyer but I still have a month and a half to get one, will they still accept the request? Should I wait a while until I ask for continuance? If so, how long should... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2018
if it is first appearance that is just for arraignment. you can go in date set and ask for continuance.
in some courts clerk can grant continuance.
My ticket states that t's only an infraction(the police officer was nice). I don't plan on getting a lawyer since it is an infraction, but I would get one if it was the last option. Thanks for the help!
answered on Jan 8, 2018
yes
your parents are trying to get a lawyer that does not mean they will be able to afford one.
I have until feb 26 to handle an infraction for driving without license. I want a continuance so that I can get my license before going to court. I'm planning on saying that my mom was on a business trip, my dad couldn't get off work for a whie, and then i went on a college tour trip for... View More
answered on Jan 8, 2018
you can just say your parents are in the process of getting you a lawyer..............ask for a couple of months.
this may be a misdemeanor not an infraction
I need the continuance so that I can turn 16 and get my license before I go to court. I don't know whether or not I need a valid reason: I doubt they would let me get a continuance if I tell the court I'm only doing it so that I can get my license first. I don't know whether I should... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2018
that answer would work................give them a date after you turn 16.......giving yourself enough time to take tests, pass them and give ID card..............you can always go back and say your mom is talking to a lawyer for you and you need X weeks more
I did research online and it said driving without a license can be an infraction or misdeameanor. The cop that gave me the ticket was nice and only wrote me down for an infraction
answered on Jan 5, 2018
then u got lucky...
if you have the funds a lawyer is always preferable.........
but do get your license BEFORE you go to court..............and a lawyer can probably appear for you so that you never have to go to court.
I'm 15 and I have my permit, I turn 16 in march. I got a ticket for driving alone without a license. It was an infraction that they said was VC 12500a. Im scheduled to appear in court by Feb 26. However, I want a continuance so that I can get my license before I go to court. I'm afraid... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2018
your plan is the correct one.
either clerk or judge should give you continuance.
you are being charged with a misdemeanor of driving without a license.
tell them (if necessary) you want to talk to a lawyer
My friend is being sued by a man after the man was arrested for assault and trespassing. She says the man drew a knife at her and stabbed her with the knife, she survived. He says he attacked him with her backpack, but she says she drew a knife on her and her friend so she acted in self-defense.... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2018
sadly anyone can sue for anything at any time........proving the allegations is a different story.
since her dad is a DA and knows a lot more facts than you are sharing he would be the first one i would go to........if he has a conflict maybe he can recommend an atty friend who could try to... View More
Hi, my name is Matt and I am a 17 year old who is not emancipated, I am still a dependent of my father, and currently live in California. I entered a 6 month contract for a gym membership (unknowingly, it was a rushed sign up) and later realized that I was contractually obliged to pay the $45 a... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2018
Minors are considered legally incompetent for some purposes when it comes to Signing a contract. Other contracts they can be held to. And example would be when you agreed to pay two dollars for a candy bar and then eat it
“victim” had consensual intercourse with “offender” of a 2 year age difference. Since the age of consent in california is 18, this is considered statutory rape. Parents have talked about filing charges but have not, the “victim” will be 18 in 4 months. Can the parents press charges... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2018
You're operating under a misconception that the parents have the ability to press charges and/or that this matter is within their "jurisdiction". Only the District Attorney's office has the power and jurisdiction to file and pursue criminal charges.
With that being... View More
I want to know if i can hide/put a voice recorder on my 6 year old for to take to 1st grade because her teacher has been abusive to her and would like to get her on tape.
answered on Dec 24, 2017
No. It is illegal to secretly record a private conversation where one of the parties has a reasonable expectation of privacy. California's wiretapping law is a "two-party consent" law. California makes it a crime to record or eavesdrop on any confidential communication, including a... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2017
normally not retroactive......but if new law is helpful your lawyer should argue it should be applied and you should not be punished because of the time of the sentence.
maybe put on calendar for Reconsideration of sentence in light of new law
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