I paid my fines and did community service. I have not done my caltrans, will I go to to jail for that? 2nd extension ok?

Caltrans is generally offered as an alternative to jail whereas community service is an alternative to paying the fine. If you are in California,...

How will an attorney represent me in a misdemeanor criminal case?

I suggest you meet with a criminal defense attorney in your area immediately. Most of us do not charge for the initial consultation and will be...

My lady was arrested 6/7/2008 for receiving stolen property, she had no clue it was stolen. It was wrought iron fencing.

All she can do is go to court and hope that they don't give her more jail time. She should have advised the court 7 years ago. The facts are...

You don't need the same public defender to file a 17b Motion to reduce to a misdemeanor. Hopefully you didn't do anything expungement already as...

Can anybody please explain the process for Petty Theft?

First of all, unless you go to trial and lie on the stand, this is not a jail case. Second, the moment you were booked (fingerprinted and...

Was my right to refuse search/ general expectation of privacy violated during this search/seizure?

Did you have a warrant or were you on probation at the time? It sounds like the officer found something when he ran your name. Unless he smelled...

Will I be facing criminal charges for employee theft?

No, you can still be charged and they probably had you sign something they called a statement, I call a confession! In any event, you may not...

My son is incarcerated for a crime he did not do, he was at the wrong place at the wrong time.

You need to retain an attorney after interviewing them and researching their reputation and experience. AVVO rates attorneys as does...

My potential attorney will not show up to court, until after its over states he needs the money first.!

No attorney will show up without being first retained. Most of us have flat fees and require payment up front of at least half. I decline to...

How can people be affected by the Brady Law, if there convections where before the law was passed?

If you are trying to determine if the Brady law is a prohibited "ex post facto" law, you need to see if previously innocent conduct is now a crime....