Got caught shoplifting from a small business. store owner called cops but did not want me arrested. just banned from the store.

It was your lucky day! As long as you stay out of that store, you are ok. If you do go back, you can be arrested for trespassing.

Whats the maximum amount of time I am facing? Can charge be dropped to a misdemeanor from a felony?

If the pedestrian was injured, you are probably looking at a Felony DUI. If, however, you can show that the pedestrian was the CAUSE of the...

According to the court website in Los Angeles, it says an elderly person 65+seeking a restraining order against a family member

This should be in the family or elder law section. I will recategorize.

Unless you have a felony on your record, a pending misdemeanor will not excuse you from jury duty. They may send you only to civil trials as the...

Can an attorney leave a case .

You can demand your money back and if they refuse, there should be an arbitration agreement in the Retainer Agreement that was signed, so you can...

Is it possible for a DA to reduce a 288(a) charge after probation?

It is not that easy. Your attorney would have to convince the DA to allow you to withdraw your plea and plead to a different charge. I said not...

An attorney who represents himself has a fool for a client! This adage has proven true, so even if you have legal training, get a consultation...

My son was in a car accident with a second dui. he was driving my vehicle and he is 21yrs. will i be liable of lawsuits done ?

As Mr. Shapiro said, most of your questions are for PI lawyers who handle accidents. Hopefully you reported it to your insurance company, they are...

What is the best place to turn to after being mistreated at a group home?

You should contact the attorney who represented you. Have them notify the Judge and the Probation officer in the courtroom. Do this immediately...

Fingerprint clearance and juvenile felony

So glad to hear you have been able to move on with your life. How old were you when you were adjudicated in Juvenile court? Did you have your...