What Is Civil Harassment? In general, civil harassment is abuse, threats of abuse, stalking, sexual assault, or serious harassment by someone you have not dated and do not have a close relationship with, like a neighbor, a roommate, or a friend…
Rights of Victims of Crime
Restitution The California Constitution requires that the court order a convicted person to pay restitution to the victim. Restitution is money paid by the offender to the victim to cover financial losses. Such financial losses include the value of any…
Cleaning Your Record
Important Notice: This guide is intended as an information tool to assist you with cleaning up your criminal record. We do not guarantee any results for a particular case, and the information in this guide is not intended as legal…
Traffic & Ticket Basics
What Happens When You Get a Traffic Ticket? The officer will ask for your driver’s license, your car’s registration, and your proof of insurance and may ask you to step outside your car. If the officer charges you with…
Criminal Law — Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where can I find information I need about my criminal case? A: We do not have information about individual criminal cases. Contact the court in the county where your case is being heard and ask them for any information…