Is an open container in public considered a crime.

No. An infraction is not considered a criminal charge. Infractions are purged and destroyed after 3 years per the California Government Code. ...

Am i going to jail for one mistake?

You probably have a misdemeanor charge. A private attorney can appear in court for you.

On jail for petty theft, being on probation of a different matter ,will this be a felony??

Petty theft is a misdemeanor. But she does need a good lawyer because it can still be an issue with her probation.

Do not answer any questions, but make sure you specifically invoke your Fifth Amendment privilege. See...

I Was Just Fully Booked for Petty Theft 488 PC. What is my best action?

See if you can get pre-plea diversion. Ask the public defender.

Hello, is it consider as an arrest if I've got a ticket for " petty theft" but never been booked , fingerprinted or convicted ?

No.

Offered 180 days county time no priors , anyone aware of actual time they make you serve

I agree. Less than 90.

It is POSSIBLE that the court system is coming back with a misdemeanor case number and that's why its still in the system. In California, BY LAW,...

A 459(a) (residential burglary) IS a strike. It doesn't need to be "enhanced". You served 50% because there was no enhancement for "person...

This is a criminal DEFENSE forum. You are asking a question that is the antithesis of what we do (defend people charged with crimes). But, here...