How long can do "they" have to charge for a misdemeanor or petty offense?

Keep in mind this can be both a state and a federal charge. Both have different statutes of limitations., but this is still well within charging...

Can i change a guilty plea before sentencing? What steps do i take in CA. I took a plea bargain and pleaded "no contest"

In Antelope valley court, you would honestly be foolish to even try. Can you try to do so, yes. Will it be granted, no. Even if it were granted,...

How long does the DA have to file charges?

You need a lawyer now. Even if it was beyond the statute of limitations, which it sounds like it wasn't, they will still charge you.

Can I get a job with a warrant?

You can try to get a job, but the longer you wait to deal with the warrant, the worse it will get.

I am on probation for shoplifting that happened in December and was recently caught again for same crime. Will I get jail time?

Well. They could order max jail for the prior, and same for the current. Judges don't take too kindly to people who they feel have blown them off....

The time to ask for leniency has past. He should have hired a good attorney to argue those points at sentencing.

Probation violation while on bond for 3 home invasions ?

The probation violation and new case will be brought to court. He will be dealt with on each. You may consider applying for a restraining order to...

Unsupervised probation

Yes. Unsupervised,probation simply means that you don't have to report to an officer. All terms of probation still apply. Get a minute order from...

Just because the police didn't see it doesn't mean it doesn't exist, if that is the question. The court will know best if a warrant is open or not.

Maybe. SW affidavits as very fact driven, as are the arguments that insufficient probable cause existed. Best to hire a lawyer to look at all the...