Will I go to jail for this petty theft offense?

Jail is unlikely on this type of charge. However a theft conviction could be devastating to your career plans. It's imperative that you talk to...

In Alameda co, do I really have to finish the first offenders program for DUI in order for probation to end? I paid fines.

You should complete the class. In addition to being a violation of your probation, you will never be able to get a license in California.

Which department would I submit a not guilty plee for a minor traffic violation?

The citation that you received will have information on where and how to go about challenging your citation. In the alternative you can hire a...

Need a lawyer to help me on pro bono basis. I was not read my Miranda Rights.

You should give more credence to what your public defender says. He/she knows the law a lot better than you. Miranda violations don't result in a...

Am I still banned federally? I ran PFEC and it said I was eligible. Don't want to get excited from PFEC if still federal ban.

A 242 that was pled down from a domestic violence charge still results in a lifetime ban under federal law and 10 yrs under California law. Sounds...

Why would my second test show positive for amphetamine and negative for methamphetamine ?

Amphetamine is the parent compound to methamphetamine. However amphetamine is also present in various legal drugs like aderrall. Therefore a...

Can a DA influence someone to testify?

It's the DA's choice to press charges, regardless of the victims' wishes to drop charges. And yes a DA can lawful ask and pressure a...

Should I disclose a now sealed (and destroyed) arrested pursuant to 851.8 on a law school application?

Disclose it. Then explain that you were found factually innocent, that should suffice. This way you are being truthful, it would be worse if you...

Whether or not a dismissed case affects your ability to get employed depends on the potential employer. Best you can hope for is an interview...

Parole violation (no check in) + hit & drive

Priority should be to consult and hire an attorney, then deal with the warrant. It's impossible to say how much time he's facing without knowing...