How much would it cost to hire an attorney for a first offence petty theft

Ditto. No one here should quote their fees. If you call around randomly you will get a wide range of prices. Beware the excessively high fee and...

Like Mr. Dane said, if you were going to get arrested if would have happened that night. That's how those cases fly. Sorry to disagree with Counsel...

How much trouble can i get?

Didnt you just ask that?

I pleaded guilty for a petty theft crime

It can affect all of the above. Military especially. Finish your community service fast and hire a lawyer to terminate your probation early and...

Is it true about this program?

Exactly. Some offices do have theft prevention classes. Some offices don't. It's like Diversion only not in a drug case. The procedure depends on...

Does the DA really have a reason to refile after judge dismissed attempted 2nd degree 459 charges

Ditto to all of the above. The DA will be trying to find more witnesses and evidence to make this stick. If you are in the Long Beach courthouse...

If a person is facing a Misdemeanor charge can it be changed to a felony?

Absolutely. When you are arrested the police officers make only a recommendation on what charges the DA should file. Its more typical that a person...

The longer you let this go the more its going to cost you. Yes warrants are all very different. Traffic ticket warrants result in less risk of...

Do I risk deportation for an Unlicensed Driver ticket in California?

Didn't we already talk about this : ) You're safe here.....

Why would I receive multiple counts of 11378 hs?

The internet is a dangerous place. Call or meet with a criminal defense attorney. Most of us offer free consults. As Mr. Dane indicates there can...