I was caught shoplifting at jc pennys $177.00 of bedding what can i expect from this stupid act never have been arrested before

I would absoltely hire private local counsel to defend you. This is a situation where a criminal lawyer could really help you. Good luck.

Should I agree to pay a reduced fine for my red light ticket at arraignment?

I would see if you are elgible for traffic school before you make a decision. If you lose the traffic trial, you could end up with a point on your...

If i have a judgement against me, can i make an offer to settle for less if i am able to make one time payment to resolve it

You absolutely can make offers to settle for less. You want to make sure that if you reach an agreement with a creditor that you obtain a full...

Most painless, inexpensive way to get an uncontested divorce in CA.

They could hire a documentation preparer or a paralegal service. They could also hire a family law mediator. Personally, I would spend the extra...

Are restraining orders based only on immediate threat or not

Regardless of the timeline of the threat, I would certainly retain family law counsel to ascertain your legal rights, especially if you are in fear...

Sold my vehicle with no problems 1week later broke down can I get sued

Like one of the other lawyers stated, you could be sued. Even if your bill of sale mentioned that the sale was "as is", that may not stop the buyer...

Can my son get his strike taken off his record?

No.

When is it right to form an INC . , LL etc when launching a business

I agree with all of the lawyers' responses in connection with your answer. I usually let my clients speak with their accountant in respect to...

A client of my brother's company has 1099 me directly, for what was paid to the business! What tax liability concerns do I have?

I strongly urge you to seek independent accounting counsel. Accounting questions are usually best answered by certified public accountants.

This is a very good question and comes up in my practice often with restaurant operators. My best recommendation is to call the California...