For a juvenile who engages in shoplifting in California, what is the progression of penalties with each subsequent arrest?

This depends on the local juvenile court and the timing of the offenses. If the allegations occured in a short span of time then the child is...

What can my friend, who is out of the country and short on funds, do about her court date? Public Defenders won't represent her.

If your friend is charged with a misdemeanor there is a possibility that she may never have to appear in court as long as she provides her attorney...

HOW DO I TERMINATE THIS PROTECTIVE ORDER THAT I DID NOT PUT ? WHAT CAN I DO I NEED HELP?

How far along is your husband with the classes? Which courthouse is he in? Your husband will need a persuasive attorney who is experienced in...

What is the fee to getting misdemeanor criminal charges expunged?

What county? Fees differ from county to county. It could be that you may have two charges and one was dismissed. There are not enough facts here...

What if any, can I say to have the judge remove or modify a no contact order against my family?

There are not enough facts here to provide a meaningful answer. Does the family have a restraining order against you? Or do you have the...

Can I apply for citizenship immediately after my probation ends or is it recommended that I wait five years?

This is a question for citizenship / immigration attorneys. I will place you in the appropriate category.

Can my case get expunged?

What year did the alleged incident occur? PC 245 is a wobbler so a great deal will depend on the information recorded at the time of the...

Is a person eligible for cancellation of removal if he was convicted of drug trafficking but still was granted amnesty after.

This is an immigration issue.

There appears to be more facts than this and it's quite possible that you were not there so the facts your know are those that were selected for...

I got DUI in Aug 2010, convicted in Aug2012. Started DUI program in Sept2012 and got restricted license.

This is more of a licensing / DMV issue so I put you in those categories. I wish you the best.