For purposes of my answer here, I am going to assume that this misdemeanor petty theft is the first criminal case you have picked up here in the...

Speeding Ticket

He was likely cited for VC 22350 basic speeding and also VC 12500 (being an unlicensed driver - obviously he can't get a driver's license b/c he is...

Speeding Ticket

He was likely cited for VC 22350 basic speeding and also VC 12500 (being an unlicensed driver - obviously he can't get a driver's license b/c he is...

Shoplifting caught with pliers.

You will be fine, its a pair of damn pliers. Seems like you have no RAP b/c you are understandably nervous as a resident. It is possible, though...

as long as it takes for the LASD to process him out of county; as soon as the LASD gets the info from the administrative body (here the DOC -...

Coming from a public defender here, so my answer may be bias. Listen, lawyers are human beings just like doctors. Some are good and some are bad...

If there is no time or date on a video is it admissible in a criminal matter?

You can make the video relevant yourself and get it into evidence through a DA prosecuting your matter if: (1) you testify the video is yours and...

Warrant Type Status Issued Affidavit AHC REQUESTED

Please provide some background info to help us answer.

California Evidence Code Section 913 = No the lawyer generally cannot comment on the wit invoking the 5th in closing or otherwise. That trial...

Petty theft in California is a misdemeanor only. But, if the client has been convicted of 3 or more theft priors under PC 666 then on the fourth...