There is a slight difference between "probable cause to arrest" and "probable cause to search." The Fourth Amendment to the United States...

Petty theft with a prior is a charge known as a "wobbler." It can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony. Depending on the facts of your case...

Can a .12 get dropped to a wet-reckless?

There are a number of factors that affect BAC results. The machine itself and your physiology could skew the results you received. You should...

What can I do in this situation?

Your fiancee should speak with his trial attorney about possible grounds for filing a motion for a new trial. Also, he needs to speak with his...

I got a dui and blew a .11 and it is my first offence in ca, will i have to go back to jail in the end?

Each county in California maintains different standards as to whether or not a first time DUI offender needs to spend time in custody, as well as...

I am charged with felony petty theft with prior (misdemeanor), Is there a possibility of getting a probation without jail time

A felony conviction for petty theft with a prior, by itself, does not preclude a grant of probation. It is up to the court to determine the...

After I got the civil compromise, will the record show no more?

A civil compromise is where you reimburse the victim for his loss. It sounds like the court also wants you to attend an anti-theft class before...

I am being charged with shoplifting for 187.00. I have a felony on my record and I am on felony probration.

Commission of a new offense will normally result in your probation being revoked. The court will now have to determine whether to reinstate your...

Petty theft with priors (GTA) and on Parole?

Your boyfriend is being charged with Petty Theft with a Prior and an Prison Prior Enhancement. It appears the prosecutor is keeping his options...

Sentencing

In many felony cases the court has the discretion to grant a defendant formal probation. If granted probation, the defendant could do upto one...