It is a misdemeanor to keep lost property where there is evidence of the true owner. Turn it into the police and listen to your internal moral...

First it would help to know exactly which charge you were convicted of; was it a felony or misdemeanor? Are you still on probation? There are...

Can the detective say no to a return of property request?

Yes, you can get back the unrelated items (no relation to the crime) unless you are ordered as a condition of probation not to possess them. If...

Prop 47 in Los Angeles county, i do have a lawyer but he cant answer this question. any help will be appreciated

Since this is a new statute, no one knows for sure. Normally, the inmate would be released directly from prison. If he was ordered out for his...

Can I get my license in MN with a bench warrant/DMV hold in CA with a misdemeanor DUI charge in LA County?

When you apply for a license in another state (homeless and leaving California for Minnesota in the winter!) They will askip whether you're license...

Should I fight a DUI charge in which an officer arrested me after my car was broke down and I drank while waiting for the tow?

Yes, if true you should fight it. Not sure about drinking after driving since the other people you were with didn't notice and, in 102 degree heat...

What happens in a a criminal case where the remaining balance of fees is converted to a civil judgement? 1203j PC?

If it has been converted to a civil judgement, they can try to seize your car and motorcycle to pay the debt. If it is for court fees, it...

Can I get my guilty plea for a misdemeanor still reduced to lesser charge at this point? My court date was in November.

Listen to your immigration attorney. I am not sure if you were offered the "DEJ" program now available in LA where you enter a plea to the charge,...

Can I travel to Mexico?

there should be no problem with your travel to Mexico. A misdemeanor charge of trespassing would not carry with it any travel restrictions as...

Illegal to NOT destroy prescription drugs?

By the way, do not flush old prescriptions down the toilet. They end up in the ocean, then in fish and that just messes up enjoying sushi! ...