What are my punishments for petty theft?

Well on cirmes like this you exposure is up to 6 months in county jail. However, in your case that is unlikely. But you still do not want to have...

When should I speak with detectives?

Yes, sometimes the Detectives are trying to get you to admit to a crime and just get you into their office to arrest you. Victims sometimes just...

I need a criminal attorney who has specialized in post conviction relief in California.

If you were not advised of you immigration consequences (and I mean not just "this carries immigration consequences" but what may or may not...

You cannot seal your record in California you can only get a dismissal. Sorry about that. Good luck to you!

18, first offense; charged with PC 459 for Walmart theft.

You do not want a commercial burglary on your record! Simple as that! You are only 18 years old and you need to do whatever you can to keep this...

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Is it possible to have the DA drop the case before the hearing?

DA know but if your right to a speedy trial was violated you must make a motion to the court to get relief, i.e. dismissal. I need more facts...

Mr. Feasal is correct, either the DA dismissed counts one and two as a result of plea bargain dealing and he plead to count 3 or the jury only...

My boyfrind was arrested for P496d and VC2800.2 but is innocent

Your boyfriend needs an attorney. If he is truly innocent, there are many ways to prove his innocence, but you need to contact an attorney...

The 4th amendment makes it illegal for a government agency (i.e. police, FBI, ect.) to search your anything you have a right to privacy from, in...

Is this considered unlawful arrest?

If they have probable cause to arrest your son, yes. The question is what is there probable cause. I would need much more information to be able to...