Am I "convicted" of misdemeanor petty theft? Or tried civilly?

If you never appeared in a criminal court and admitted liability, you cannot have a criminal conviction. Paying fines to Walmart is a civil...

Can statutory rape charges my mother pressed on my boyfriend be dropped by her?

Your mother may have made a report to the police, however, it is the prosecuting agency, the District Attorney in your jurisdiction which...

You must consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately. You should not be speaking with the police during the course of their...

Would it be burglary if you allegedly broke in to steal illegal drugs? I.E. Cocaine

The answer is technically yes. Under the law if you enter another persons' residence without their permission and with the intent to commit a...

Can my ex boyfriend get arrested for criminal threats

Yes, and you did the right thing by reporting the threat to the police. Once they finish the investigation they will forward their case the DA for...

Is there a statute of limitations on asking for an expungement of a criminal record in California?

If the conviction was a felony, you should file for an expungement pursuant to Section 1203.4, however, you should seek to have the felony...

I have 2 warrants , one in San Francisco and the other in Alameda California . What should I do?

First, I would recommend that you consult with an attorney before you do anything. Once you do so your counsel will be able to determine what...

For a 1st time offender, what is the best possible outcome I can get for a misdemeanor?

I have handled numerous cases such as this and it is possible to negotiate a plea to a lesser charge such as PC 415. Although there is not a formal...

Finace got 2 w half ab109 3 cases ran concurrent 12/22 and 1/13 why is release date 1/3/14 if he was arrested 12/7/12 LAcounty

I suggest you contact the attorney who represented your fiance. You need to check the sentencing orders to ensure that there is not an error in the...

I'm on informal prob. With S&S terms. Can they come into anyone's house that I'm at? I.e. visiting a friend or relative?

Being on probation means that the police may conduct a search of your person and home without the need for probable cause or a warrant. You may be...