I'm 16 and got involved with shoplifting and possible conspiracy from a Target in California.

You will probably be charged with petty theft (shoplifting). If the value of all the goods stolen exceeds $400, you could even be charged with a...

Do i have to wait to be notified before turning myself in?

Under most circumstances you will be much better off going in ASAP and apologizing to the court for missing your date. If you wait, you risk being...

Turning right on a Red Light, is that a violation?

You can, "unless" (as the Lorax said), 1. there is a posted sign that states NO TURN ON RED, which can also be a diagram, or 2. you must stop...

The details you provide are quite slim. It could mean that a case was appealed and the appelate court ordered the conviction vacated, overturning...

11379 a,1203.073b,11378,and 11377a.

Sales of narcotics is a very serious charge. The 1203 indicates that no probationary sentence may be granted in this matter due to the quantity or...

I live in pennsylvania im a female and i am 18, what would happen if my 16 year old fiancee got me pregnant?

I am a California defense attorney, but my reading of the Pennsylvania laws suggests that it would be unlikely that criminal charges would result...

What if a person it's charged with food stamps farud cause she is taking that for her daughters and they are no living with her

If the aid is not going to the individuals who it is being released for then criminal prosecution is possible. The results vary state by state...

Son was convicted with no proof only circumstantial evidence. atty died 3 mos. before trial. noone met w/son til night b4 trial

It is sad, that despite the guarantee of a right to counsel, the economy doesn't support the notion. Public defenders are often overworked and...

I'am a resident of the U.S facing a domestic charge with a prior case with these same charges will I be deported?

You are at risk from being declared removable. If you are taken into custody for the current case, there is probably a very good chance that a INS...

How long will a car be impounded in California?

This seems to be a common question on here. The answer is, that the owner of the car is being held responsible for having carelessly lent the car...