What should I do?

Agreed with above. You need to speak to an Iowa defense attorney.

Criminal record

You may be able to Seal and Destroy your record, but you need to meet very specific requirements. Contact an attorney.

How can a civil compromise work with my petty theft charges?

You can offer a civil compromise, and your attorney may have already done so, but its up to the other party, not the DA, to accept or reject it.

I got caught stealing at Macy's and I received a misdemeanor, what are the possibilities of having this removed from record?

If by "received" you mean that you have already been convicted, you may be eligible to request an expungement from the court per PC 1203.4. Your...

In southern California is a police officer required to advise me of the refusal consequences and then note down my response?

Yes and no. Officers are required to fill out a form called a DS-367 which they must sign and submit to the DMV. On the back of the DS-367 there...

Legal question about Reckless Driving...

A "dry" reckless under VC 23103 is not priorable for DUI purposes.

Will I be prosecuted of burglary or petty theft, were they just trying to scare me and am i safe?

The security guard can file a police report, but does not have the power to charge you and/or determine what you would be charged with. These...

Hello i missed a court date i now hav a warrant if i go today to get an extension will i get arrested

The decision is up to the judge. An attorney will help you make an effective argument for the judge to quash the warrant and keep you out of jail.

Possibly. Your 10 days community service was most likely a condition of your probation. If you failed to complete this by your proof of...

1st offense DUI- possible consequences??

The consequences you will face from the Court and from the DMV are separate. For the DMV, in order to asses whether or not you are eligible for a...