I have a question if someone just got convicted and has not been sentence and ther is evidence of a jury misconduct do you have

You do it by motion for new trial by the time required by rule or statute. What does the friend's lawyer say?

Probably not. Your narrative doesn't support "completely mishandled." You pled guilty to it once, and that establishes probable cause. The system...

Was charged with 5th degree theft but didnt steal anything

If you didn't steal anything, then you need to go to trial.

Are there any organizations that help fund the defense in a criminal case?

Almost always no.

Should I move and get a California license before I'm convicted of my DWI in North Carolina?

Your punishment is determined by the law of the place of occurrence, not the law of the state of issuance. If you switch licenses, CA will notify...

I declined the breathalyzer. Always heard decline. The 15 minute period ended I said I would do the test. Would not let me

It is bad advice to refuse the breath test because the penalty for refusal is sometimes worse than the DUI. Cops normally take your first refusal...

If I was away out of town and there was unknowingly under age drinking in my driveway at my house am I responsible?

No

Minor traffic tickets are almost never included. What does the form say? If in doubt, list the traffic ticket, and they'll likely ignore it.

Should my BF "lawyer up" or will his case be dismissed...?

Depends on the judge and court, but it often works out that if you get all that stuff done, they'll dismiss or divert

How do I legally go about owning a handgun?

Unless barred by state law (ask a PA lawyer), it is legal for a person to buy a gun from a federally licensed gun dealer and make a gift of the gun...