I speak as a California lawyer, but you will likely face a petty theft charge. In California, if the fair market value of the items stolen are less...

You can ask Safeway; most stores will have video cameras for loss prevention purposes. Please note that unless you were injured as the result of...

A failure to appear is a serious charge as court appearances are mandatory. However, there are three legal excuses: hospitalization, incarceration,...

What questions are not allowed in oral depositiin

I speak as a California lawyer, but I agree with some of the earlier answers. A deposition is a discovery tool with broad investigatory powers....

Can I put "no" on job application for being convicted of a crime? Supervision

I speak as a California lawyer, but it could be similar in Illinois. An individual convicted of a misdemeanor must answer the question if asked....

How long after you get pulled over does the officer have to give you a citation?

I speak as a California lawyer, but the prosecuting agency in CA has one-year (1) to file from the appearance date. You should also appear on the...

I tripped and fell on a walkway, hurting myself, does one usually ask for pain and suffering?

Pain and suffering is categorized as general damages. Individuals injured as the result of someone else's negligence may be able to recover general...

Wat are the probable consequences of leaving the scene given this circumstance?

In California, a hit and run is a misdemeanor, and there are more repercussions if it results in injury to the other person. Sometimes a "civil...

Does attending traffic school waive both points and monetary fine or just the points.

Traffic school does not waive the fine (and penalty assessments) that you will have to pay. It does keep the point from the violation from being...

I got a ticket for rear ending someone that I do not believe was entirely my fault. Should I try to fight it?

I am a criminal defense lawyer who handles traffic tickets, and a personal injury lawyer who handles automobiles accidents. That being said, I...