Is petty theft infraction a criminal conviction??

Yes, under California Penal Code Section 490.5.

I have been charged as low level felony and summary probation two years ago and I again charged for possession of Khat as misdea

First things first. In the United States, cathinone is a Schedule I drug, according to the U.S. Controlled Substance Act. Cathinone is the major...

How can i get my parents to help pay for my college?

Suing your parents is a non-starter. Establishing your independence is required to get legal aid without reference to your parent's income....

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Can an officer pull me for for no apparent reason?

Stopped at Midnight, The general answer is a loud NO. The officer need probable cause to stop you. In Whren v. United States, 517 U.S. 806...

Bar Stool Blues, First, let's set the ground rules. Oregon law prohibits anyone, except a parent or legal guardian, from providing alcohol to a...

If we've demanded rent from our tenant in an email, do we still need to send a formal 10 day notice prior to filing enjunction?

You need to serve a written 10-day Notice to Pay Rent or Quit on your tenant. What is everybody on this forum thinking. It usually has to be...

Can I re-enter the US with my real name?

First of all, this is not the right forum for this question to be aired. Generally, false identification is covered by Title 18 U.S.C. §§ 1541 to...

A DUI conviction can result in deportation, even for long term permanent residents. One DUI conviction does not automatically disqualify an alien...

Marrying a non US citizen

Getting Married to a Limey- The marriage would be valid, especially one from Great Britain. Next, go to the US Embassy in London, and ask...

How much jail time should I be expecting for my friend for seven felony charges?

This is called a world of trouble. A California felony conviction for first degree burglary comes with 2, 4, or 6 years imprisonment and a...