Caught shoplifting, what happens if I don't pay the fine?

It's not a fine, but restitution provided by PC 490.5. Ignore them.

My friend was in a criminal case , D.A. offer him a plea bargain , to testify if case went to trial in exchange for his us docu

First of all, better to have your friend ask the question so we have all the correct information. Second, contact an immigration attorney

Do I need a criminal defense lawyer for my son?

Simple answer is that he needs a lawyer as well as a substance abuse program, or this is how his life will be; forever on the run. An attorney...

Advice for a theft charge in Ventura

Since you end with a statement about not affording court fees, i take it you can't afford an attorney. I understand that you are a student, and...

I agree with my colleagues that you need to retain a lawyer as you are just starting into the most confusing area of the law; DUIs and DMV...

RNR usually applies when a Probation Violation Hearing or Admission is held and the court "Revokes and Reinstates" Probation with the same Terms...

What legal options do we have for sexual abuse that happened a decade ago?

Sorry to hear about tgat. Not sure what the civil statutelage of Limitations is, but if you want to do something, you need a civil or personal...

I WAS JUST ACQUITTED IN A TRIAL. I CAN'T GET MY PERSONAL STUFF BACK FROM MY ARRESTING COP! DO I NEED A COURT ORDER TO COMPEL

Congratulations on your victory! Since your attorney went to bat for you and hit a home run, i suggest you go back to them to try to get your...

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Would not realizing the legal consequences of having narcotic pills not prescribed to me be a possible defense in a court case ?

No, ignorance of the law has never been a defense! It may be a mitigating factor, but you need to consult with an attorney quickly who can try to...

Can I hire an attorney?

Yes you can hire an attorney to try to straighten out your failures to appear. It is more difficult since you were a juvenile at the time and...