This is a long story, so bear with me, also, I just found out all this information recently so details are a little fuzzy. 10 years ago my father was arrested and convicted of violating California Penal Code section 288a. He picked up an underage prostitute, I don't know how many times, but eventually was arrested in Victorville, CA. The mother of the girl told my dad that she wouldn't let her daughter testify if he paid her some large amount of money. He didn't pay, so she testified. I don't know what evidence was brought against him or any of the testimony. My dad served time from 1996-1998. When he got back, my mother and him separated. Instead of registering as a sex offender, he got an apartment in Tiajuana, Mexico. However, he still lived here with the family in San Diego.

On April 30th, 2006, he was arrested. The police searched our house and took pictures of his belongings and what not. The police also interviewd me and I told them I never knew of his past or him living in Mexico. My dad had a 100,000 dollar bail set, however his attorney got it reduced to 80,000 and a bail bond released him. I just found out I have been ordered to court, the same with my mother. My mother has told me if the police interview me, that the attorney has said that I should say my father has only stayed in San Diego for 5 days maximum. As for his belongings, his clothes are old and don't fit, so I guess that's evidence that he never lived here. I can't say that he just kept them overnight because he didn't want to bring a suitcase over, because I never knew he lived anywhere different. However, if I say that he lived here for more than 5 days, my mom could be arrested for something along the lines of harboring a fugitive.

My questions: What is this 5 day maximum thing? And is it really possible for my mom to be arrested for letting my dad live here? Also, in the event of my mom being arrested and going to jail, and my dad being convicted, what will happen to my 13 year old sister? I am only a 19 year old college student. What would happen to my parent's belongings as well, as in their house in cars, that are in their names- would it go to me or would I have to sell their stuff?