Please help me! is it a misdemeanor or felony for this petty thelf?

Whether a theft crime is filed as a misdemeanor or felony is often based upon the value of the property alleged to be taken. Based upon the facts...

How long does a detective department take to get personal property back to the owner if the property was to be used as evidence?

As my colleague suggested, you will want your attorney to file a motion to return property. That will help expedite your request a bit faster....

Is petty theft misdemeanor reduced to infraction going to hurt me finding a job??

In California, under penal code 1203.4(a), you are allowed to submit an application requesting the court to change your plea. If the court grants...

Being a first time offender, would it be likely that a 19 year old would get probation instead of a jail/prison sentence?

The simple answer is that it depends on many factors including the quality of evidence for the charges, your friend's prior criminal history, not...

Dui

In a criminal matter, if you cannot afford an attorney, the court may appoint appoint someone to represent you. However, the court will likely ask...

Are there benefits in expunging 2 prior DUI convictions if you are trying to become a lawyer?

The simple answer is YES! As others indicated, California law does not provide a true expungement or clearing of prior misdemeanor convictions....

18 year old son has dui hearing

As my colleagues have already explained, DUI charges involve a unique set of circumstances where your son will be looking at two potential...

I RECENTLY COMMITED A RESIDENT BURG. AN ADMITED IT TO POLICE BUT HAVE NOT BEEN CHARGED WITH ANYTHING HOW LONG THEY HAVE TO FILE?

Unfortunately, the District Attorney's office has up to three years to file felony charges. And they are not required to keep you informed while...

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Do I Have To Pay A Speeding Ticket Before I Can Fight It In California ?

Generally speaking, in traffic matters you are asked to pay the bail (fine) while contesting the matter. Should you take matter to trial and win,...

As to your first question, waiver of time applies to one's right to a speedy trial. To "waive time" is to give up one's right to a speedy trial....