About a month ago I got cut at JC penny for shoplifting for items worth $240.00. It was my first time and I don't have any crimi

an attorney can fight the case for you. You have a legal right to fight the case but it will be difficult. Since this is your first offense it...

My Fiance in jail with an INS hold can we post bail?Or does he need to wait 6 months or longer to see a judge?

Sorry to hear about your fiance's problem because it could be serious. First of all, this is a criminal immigration issue so you aren't in the...

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Are a Pitchess motion and a speedy trial mutually exclusive?

If your public defender is making a Pitches motion for you, it means she believes you might get somewhere with it. That being the case, you should...

I'm charge with domestic violence a felony I've finish the dvclasses caltrans and 2 years probation can I get it drop to a misd

My colleagues are pretty much correct. PC273.5 is a wobbler but your problem is that the immigration court will go into the facts of your case....

I was convicted with a 273 pc a back in july 2013 released with probation for 5 years now I'm detained for vop what can I expect

a parole violation hearing is a little different. There is no jury, both sides present evidence, but the judge only needs to believe it's more...

The only possible reason not to answer yes is if such an answer would cause more harm to you than being found to have lied. Although we don't have...

Trying to locate my worker detained by ICE in Laredo, TX. Don't have his correct ID#, DOB or 3rd name, nor which of two centers

you don't need his date of birth. Just his name and country of origin. HTTPS://locator.ice.gov try different spellings of his name

I'm charge for petty thef. What are my chances of being release without a crimal record. I'm not legal and I was deported in 08

Your biggest potential concern is that if you are here in violation of your deportation, you could face federal charges and prison if you are...

Defense strategies for identity theft misdemeanor charge in los angeles court

Your voice recording can be used against you unless it was made in violation of Miranda (you were questioned in custody without being read your...

Just wondering how much is it for a lawyer to appear on court for petty theft?how is it charged?

It's not exactly that simple. The reason is that a lawyer has ethical obligations to a client, especially in a criminal matter because your...