Is pleading no contest in a California Children's Court as a parent of a child a misdeanor offense?
443308
Was this a criminal case, or was it a W&I Parental Abuse/Neglect case?\nSounds like a W&I case, which is not a criminal case and therefore not a misdeameanor.  Best thing to do is contact your attorney and ask.
1156193
No lo contendre means that you are not contesting the ticket and will be penalized as though you have plead guilty, although you are not admitting guilt.  The only way to fight is to enter a plea of not guilty.  Your best bet is to consult with an attorney, because the prosecution most likely has a better understanding of court rules, statutes, and case law by which you are being prosecuted than you do.  The judge in your case will be willing to grant you a continuance in order for you to have time to consult with an attorney because (assuming you are in the U.S.) you have the Constitutional right to assistance of counsel.  Remember to NEVER ADMIT ANYTHING to the police, the D.A. or the judge in this case without having your attorney present, and only with his advising you to do so.  Good luck!
557574
If you're asking about a California *Penal* Code section, there is no such section.\n\nIf you're asking about a California *Evidence* Code section, the answer is above mine.
911725
Yes.  One is usually charged with an infraction BEFORE appearing in Court on said offense.   To be honest, if it is a petty crime, then you may luck out, depending on your level of probation.  If you must report weekly, drug test, etc...then I'd tell my PO.  If you are on unsupervised probation, then you may get away with it.  I am a paralegal and thus, can NOT give legal advice, but these are the option I see.
428332
Unfortunately, for anyone but a California attorney, the question is difficult to answer. In my own state, there are several different issues, some or all of which may also exist in Calif. First, was this a criminal matter? If so, the immediate concern is to file for post-conviction relief. This procedure is generally the means by which a convicted person can challenge the conviction after the appeals have run.\nWhether it is a criminal matter or a civil matter, malpractice is generally a tort matter, and most states have statutes of limitations for torts at one year. Most states... The year begins to run at the time of the malpractice, so you need to check your calendar on that. Also, you may have an action for breach of contract. Generally, the statutes of limitation for breach of contract runs longer than that for torts.\nI hope that a California attorney can provide you with information more specific to that state. Good luck.
133271
Not if it's the law.\nQuit trying to come up with a way for the non-custodial parent to be irresponsible.
651005
In my part of the world it's called "malicious mischief", and it is a class C misdemeanor, punishable by a fine. It is an arrestable offense, but probably would not be enforced by an arrest. Wouldn's stop you from being a jerk for doing it though.
600769
Sounds like you are NOT a biological parent, but somehow raised the children as a custodial parent.  That is not good news for you.  Generally you have little chance to win any kind of visitation. \nI am sorry you will probably have to wait until the children reach the legal age.
1067376
You should first contact the courthouse and find out the exact details of your visitation rights and then go from there. But just by the way you r describing it, I'm pretty sure it is a violation of his probation. (Not 100% though, sorry.)
803632
As a minor, you should have an advocate assigned to you. Petition the judge with a politely written letter.\n\nThe situation is not easy, and in many states Child services is a chronic scandal occasionally rising to the level of criminality.
637770
If you plead no contest to a felony in california, it is treated the same as if you plead guilty.  If you have been sentenced already then it has to be within 120 or 180 days from your sentence or the court lacks the ability to do ANYTHING about it.\n\nYou can only withdraw your plea if there was something interfering with your ability to plead no contest when you did (changing your mind doesn't count).\n\nSo the short answer is NO, but talk to your lawyer and file the motion to withdraw your plea if you can.
420276
You may be talking about a Morrissey hearing, depending on what state you're in:\n\nhttp://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/selfhelp/protection/dv/resdoc.htm#morrissey
1011518
you need to go back to court to re due the child visitation..you must have it in writing in court order super vice visits only no family and friends are to attend the visit ..make sure that you put it in paper work ..remember to look for the location near you that provides this kind of supervising don't use family or friend use a agency.. they have one in California called haven house the agency is for parents that use drugs or unable to be alone with child.  and used by the cps..always keep a Daley log book on your child of all expenses and things that happen in order to have proof of your accusation you  must prove him unfit to have monitor visit of drugs or any abuse ..police reports do help in this case..next time don't Waite to long file your abandonment paper work ...go to court let them know you have no address or phone number on him ....why is it that a father disappears and then comes back and won ts to be father of the year.....
123646
Unfortunately for you and your boyfriend, California is one of the few states with 18 years old as age of consent.  Since your boyfriend is less than 3 years older than you, the following can apply:\n\nCALIFORNIA CODES, PENAL CODE\n261.5 (b) Any person who engages in an act of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor who is not more than three years older or three years younger than the perpetrator, is guilty of a misdemeanor.\n\n(e)(1)(A) An adult who engages in an act of unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor less than two years younger than the adult is liable for a civil penalty not to exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000).\n\nAnd it's the prosecutor who charges your boyfriend with the crime, not your parents. You have no say in whether he's charged or not.
206576
The laws and procedures on filing a request for an expungement vary from state to state.  If you were filing an request to expunge a misdemeanor in California, I would say the forms are fairly simple to follow and you could do it yourself.  Other states may be different.\n\nLegally, you would have the right to try.  Whether or not you would succeed would obviously depend on your ability to read the law and follow the proper procedures.
536708
Yes, but it depends on the actual offense.\n\nIf the character assination is something that could cost you your freedom or lively hood such as being accused adn arrested for child porn, child abuse, drugs, any felonty really. \n\nDepending on where the court is the parents will just recieve a slap on the hand, or a small amount of damages. Since you cant sue a minor but their guardians.\n\nBut if you want to set an example and you have a strong case then it may be the thing the minor needs to get their life right. \n\nGood Luck!
607877
I'm pretty sure most district courts have programs for problem kids.  I'd either inquire with the court for your area, or check with your local police department.