What I am faced with on 2 prior thefts, currently on formal probation and just bailed out today on a petty theft (Felony)???????

It sounds like you were arrested for Commercial Burglary. Even if you were arrested for misdemeanor Petty Theft and cited out rather have posted...

I got petty theft 2nd time first time 1 year ago I got 3 days comu. Service i still have not gon to court yet with comp. Of 1st

You need to seek the opinion of an attorney, especially if this case is being heard in Van Nuys or San Fernando. You are facing time in County...

Without any Allegations or Enhancements such as a firearm, it can be up to 3 years in state prison. If the charge is Transportation, it can be up...

What is the percentage of time served in the Los Angles County Jail if an inmate was sentenced to 365 days?

It could be anywhere from 3-12 weeks generally. I have heard that most 1 year sentences are in the 2 month range. Seth Weinstein, Esq. Southern...

Attempting to reduce formal probation to summary without a lawyer?

You need to ask the Judge to 17B the case...reduce to a misdemeanor. That would end your formal probation. Judges are not always inclined to do it...

Second time petty theft caught with things in stroller can I get it dissed or take a diversion class to clean my record?

It sounds like you are on informal probation for a first time Petty Theft and you were arrested again for a second offense Petty Theft. You...

Is there a loop hole to have a juvenile 707(b) offense sealed or pardoned so that the PC 290 Registration stops?

Your registration should not be publicly viewable. Seth Weinstein, Esq. Southern California Criminal Defense (310)...

How long does it take for a person to be booked and charged for a federal crime of conspiracy of methamphetamine?

Probably Tuesday or Wednesday. Seth Weinstein, Esq. Southern California Criminal Defense (310) 707-7131 www.sethweinsteinlaw.com

If you have not had a ticket in the past 18 months that resulted in traffic school, you can do traffic school and there will not be a...

How to dispute DNA Analysis results in an attempted murder case?

Continue to wait. You need a specialized DNA expert. You also should consider hiring private counsel. You need to be fully prepared at Prelim for...