Can I press charges?

You can talk to the police. You can't press charges - that is up to the prosecutor to decide on.

Recently at McDonald's my $550 laptop was stolen when my back was turned for a few seconds. Is this just tough luck, buddy !!!!?

You have done all you can at this point. You knew it was a place frequented by homeless people and you left your laptop unattended. Hopefully,...

I got cited for a felony crim. consp. And a misdemeanor theft. My citation says booking required must I go to it?

Yes, but the question is really when to do so. I would defer to your criminal defense attorney in your area, as reporting for booking could mean...

Student accused of plagiarism at private university in computer science class.

The answer to your question is yes. There is surely someone with experience in helping with a MOSS accusation such as this. Search using Avvo and...

Does the time for service change when the document is served by mail in California criminal proceedings?

Yes and yes. I am not sure what type of motion or petition you are referring to, but if the People are opposing your motion, judges often do not...

What happens if you get arrested for theft $50<$500 while on probation for Dwi?

I am not licensed in Texas, so my answer should be considered with less weigh than that of an experienced criminal defense attorney licensed in...

Arrested for the second time. Need advice. I was the one carrying the bag but i had no intent to smoke and my friend took blame

If you were on probation when the cop requested to look into your bag, such a search was probably legal.

Yes, it is "he said, she said," so the credibility of the parties will be the issue. Usually, the wife wins, in my experience. Who called the...

Mr. Marshall's answer is spot on, as always. Yes, you can sue, but what would be your damages for such an invasion of privacy? Have you lost your...

Civil demand letter. my friend was visiting me ( she is from other country) I gave her my credit card for shopping

Sorry to hear about your situation. The issue of a civil demand letter is often asked here on Avvo, so much so that I simply wrote an article...