Got caught for petty theft in CA . Cop placed me on citizens arrest & was told to get fingerprinted. What will happen in court?

There is likelihood that you won't go to jail in this matter. In fact, you may have several options. Many counties have diversion for these type...

Grand theft auto, petty theft, burglary of tool, arrest warrent

Does no legal papers indicate that the person is not a citizen and doesn't have a green card? If so, then there is a great deal of work that needs...

Is a 10year enhancemt dropped after completing parole

Not likely. A great deal will depend on other factors not presented here. My suggestion for a more accurate response to your question is to...

Marijuana card holder, now, with marijuana citation ticket looming...

I have been practicing for a very long time, and have never experienced someone getting a card after the fact to have the charges dismissed. The...

What penalties will/can be imposed on me IN court, by the judge, for driving on a suspended license?

A great deal will depend on the reason for the suspension. For example, if the license was suspended for a DUI then the minimum sentence would be...

Have misdemeanor chargers but I'm looking to renew my US Passport

I'm not very familiar with passport processing, so I don't know the downside of renewing now. The worst case scenario would be a refusal to renew....

It's probably best to request a print out from the DMV and provide it to your attorney to review. If the print out shows that your license wasn't...

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My boyfriend was charged with PC 273.5(A), PC 296 got arrested & now charged with PC M594(B)(2)(A) what's going to happen??

It is very difficult to get out the crystal ball without further facts. However, you don't want to discuss further facts in a public forum such as...

My partner called the cops on himself. He's being charged as a fel in domestic violence.how long will he get?

Domestic violence is taken very seriously by the prosecution. Felony domestic violence is taken even more seriously. He may even have bigger...

How should I protect myself against people lying about their age online? (with whom I meet with in person)

I have defended many who first met an individual online who initially claimed that they were 18 or older, then later claimed to be underage. Stay...