I have a petty theft citation for $115. This is my first offense.what should i expect at the hearing?

Speak with your attorney about your options. Sometimes a plea bargain is reached in which the charge is reduced to an infraction. An infraction...

Shoplifting; 18 yrs old.

You must be convicted in a criminal court to have a criminal record. The store is simply telling you that they will mail you a civil demand...

Two weeks ago my husband was sentenced 16 months he had 488 days credit when will he get out of santa clara county main jail

Your husband has so many credits that he's probably looking at a "turn-a-round." In other words, the jail transports him to prison where he's...

Can someone Help me find a Pro-bono or inexpensive criminal defense lawyer?

The public defender exist to represent people who cannot otherwise afford an attorney.

I was pulled over for no registration i was arrested for having 2 vicodine which were not mine.

The police will give their report to the D.A. for a charging decision. Based off your post you could be charged with possession of a controlled...

Is it legel for a male detective to seach a female (putting his hands in her pockets) when a female detective is on site

If your boyfriend had a Fourth Waiver and resided at you home then the search is likely legal, regardless if done by a male or female. Since you...

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One of the collateral consequences of a felony conviction is the requirement to provide a DNA sample.

Can someone clarify the meaning of Vehicle Code 22651?

It means you will need to pay all outstanding parking tickets, whether or not they are for the vehicle seized. Tickets received for other vehicles...

One of the collateral consequences of a felony conviction is the requirement to provide a DNA sample.

The evidence against me was gained by taking my clothes behing a sealed curtain by 2 cops. Is it illegal search and seizure

If the search was part of booking you into jail then it is probably constitutional. As for a drug program instead of incarceration, it will...