What should I expect for getting a citation for shoplifting at walamart?

You will be expected to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. If plead guilty, you’ll get whatever the prosecutor wants to give you. I’d suggest...

For a drunk in public arrest: what can I expect on my court date?

It’s too difficult to say what a likely outcome will be without knowing more of the facts. What I can say is that if convicted of a misdemeanor,...

Traveling with a misdemeanor charge?

Hire an attorney to go to court on your behalf. In most cases, your attorney can handle an entire theft case without you needing to be present. If...

You can't do anything until you are off of probation. You should also know that the word "expungement" is a misnomer in CA. An expungement in CA...

What you should do next is hire an attorney. You may be eligible for a diversion program like PC1000, the end of which if you’re successful,...

If I'm released on my own recognizance will I still do time?

Yes, you can still do jail if you’re convicted and sentenced to jail. Whether you will actually do time, nobody here can answer that. Being...

If the amount is under 1000 dollars what is the time you can serve

Under 1000 dollars for what? Your question is not clear and we don’t have any idea what you’re referring to.

How can I get my felony conviction expunge from my records and change to a misdemeanor?

You’ll have to pay the restitution in full first. You can do it on your own using the judicial council forms for a dismissal under Penal Code...

Attorneys charge differently and we’re not allowed to quote on this forum. You can, however, call or send a private message to attorneys on Avvo....

The DA can file whatever they want as long as the facts permit and, unfortunately, they permit based on what you’ve said. However, I doubt you’re...