What can I do?

I'm sorry your nephew is facing such serious charges, and that your family is dealing with such a difficult circumstance in general. While i don't...

Caught Shoplifting @ Walmart

From the facts you provide, it is likely that a Criminal Court case won't be filed against you. The store let you off the hook so to speak. It...

Can a joint suspension be re-enstated

What you refer to as a "joint suspension" is as follows - the Judge imposed a sentence of 3 years in prison, but suspended execution of the...

Will an infraction show up on my record? i had a 'citizen's arrest' and did not receive a ticket so will i have to go to court?

If you weren't arrested and/or you didn't get a ticket/citation on the date of the incident, it is possible that the City Attorney's office may...

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Can I move to a different state on an informal probation

As long as you don't have additional requirements (ie. an alcohol or anger management program) to fulfill in California as part of your informal...

Im am being charged of PC484.4 (A)/490.5, however I did not steal anything! What can I do?

Consult with an attorney or two that regularly practices in San Bernardino County, and hire one to start preparing your defense. Your attitude in...

I have a misdemeanor vandalism charge filed by LAPD but the ticket states the arresting officer is the arresting officer

A private person can be a witness to a crime. It is positive that the officers too didn't witness any alleged crime, because sometimes DA's and...

What happens if i received a pety theft misdemeanor 484 a 1 ticket?

Not to be too redundant, as my colleagues have given the essential advice that I agree with, but here's my summary response: 1. Consult with...

I violated my probation by driving w/ a suspended license due to my DUI. I also failed to attend my A.A. meetings.What can I do?

You have picked up a new offense - VC 14601.2, driving on a suspended license due to a dui - which comes with a mandatory minimum jail sentence of...

Petty theft with prior from '09 (different county), what will happen to me?

Because of recent changes in the law, a petty theft charge with one prior petty theft conviction is not a felony. it now takes 3 prior petty theft...