I was issued a ticket to appear in court on 7-25-2013 for petty theft less than 50 dollars and I am a resident green card holder

Assuming it is your first time, you have a good chance of getting a diversion. With a skilled attorney, you can reduce your misdemeanor to an...

Will my pending court trail for being accused of shoplifting, be on my record now for a employment background check?

The arrest is on your record but not a conviction and even if you go to trial and win, the arrest will still be on your record unless file for...

I recently got arrested for petty theft, i am on summary probation, for the same thing, so the new offense would be petty theft

I'm a former DA myself and I can see why the DA is not doing it. They believe first time is OK to go without a jail time and even a diversion but...

I doubt that they send your information to the police and file charges against you but it MAY happen. Based on the hundreds of theft cases that I...

I was ordered to do community servicr was then given s date to go back to show proof of completion but haven't completed my comm

It all depends on the judge and the time of your sentencing. If this is your extension, you have a lenient judge and also the time of your...

Your question is very vague. Generally, in every criminal proceeding, evidence is the testimony of witnesses, could be a video surveillance, could...

What happens when you violate probation again after getting it reinstated once?

You are potentially looking at jail time. Depending on the judge, the DA and your defense attorney. Your attorney maybe able to negotiate well and...

He toke the 60 days will he do the hold 60 days or less the public defender did help at all he said to take the deal

Most likely he will do 10% of it but it is not the actual jail time that is detrimental but a second petty theft on his record. Depending on the...

My boyfriend got caught for Petty Theft for the second time they wanted to give him 60 days in County Jail the DNA want to give

your chances of getting a much much better deal with a lawyer is much higher than negotiating it yourself. I'm a former DA and I always offered...

With Marijuana recommendation you can possess ANY amount of marijuana (dried female leaves) as "reasonably" needed for your condition (much wider...