Is $50 worth jail time?

The answer to your question of whether they can send you to jail is yes, but it is unlikely. Bring proof to court that you paid the civil demand. ...

Anecdotally, I can say I have seen the system updated in one day and I have also seen it take eight weeks. There seems like there is no way to...

I got an email stating that I was caught keying a car and that the police was moving forward with felony charges.

I agree with Mr. Broughton. Such an e-mail sounds fishy, to put it mildly. Did you actually damage the car? If so, you might want to have an...

Citizenship and shoplifting

Mr. Solis' answer is spot-on. My guess - and I am not an immigration attorney - is that your prior brush with shoplifting will not be an issue at...

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Me and my friend went to dennys forgot our wallets so we ran home to get them and the police caught us.

You and your friend are juveniles, so the juvenile court will take jurisdiction of the case. Each court varies. You may be asked to perform a few...

I just received a red light camera ticket from last week. Can I fight it?

The answer is you certainly can fight it. The real question is can you win and I'd say the answer is no. It is very expensive to properly fight...

Going to traffic court araignment for a speeding ticket, and also a FTA failure to Appear.

The failure to appear can be treated as a misdemeanor or an infraction (it is "infractable"). It is usually treated as an infraction in traffic...

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Can someone be sued for having two minors in car accident while intoxicated? There were no injuries other than traumatic stress.

You question deals with a civil lawsuit, not a criminal action. However, yes, the guardian ad litems may sue the driver on behalf of each minor...

My friend just got caught for shoplifting, this is a first offense, she is 16. What is the best thing she could be charged?

The best thing she could be charged with is nothing! Really, the best thing may be an infraction violation of Penal Code section 490.1. Have...

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A drunk driver pulled out in front of me and totaled my car . My insurance paid my car off does his insurance have to buy me an

You will not get two new cars, if that is your question. Your insurance paid off your car, providing you the value of your car. You now do not...