Do I have any legal options whatsoever? Rights, recourse, of ANY kind?

I agree with my colleagues, discuss this with a criminal defense attorney in the Sonora/Jamestown area to see if you are eligible to have the...

What is the approximate cost for a criminal defense lawyer for alleged shoplifting valued under $400?

I completely agree with Mr. Hill. Could not have said it better myself. Time to find a criminal defense attorney in Los Gatos to discuss your...

How do I find a record of trial attorneys who have taken a plea deal vs cases that have gone to trial? (the ratio)

As my colleagues have already stated, no such database exists. Some attorneys to keep statistical track of plea vs. trial, but thats really more...

Is this a drunk in public if I was in my apartment? Does the resisting officer still count? How bad is this? Will I go to jail?

Sounds like you met a particularly sleazy cop. The good news is that just because police arrest you for violations of certain laws, does not mean...

Can a lawyer please explain my defense as I plan to contest and not pay the $480 fine

My colleagues are correct. AVVO forums really aren't set up for the kind of fact specific discussion and answer this question requires. AVVO needs...

Your winning argument on the evading arrest ? How would she get the least time through plea bargain in fraud case w/ GTA prior

Unfortunately the AVVO forums really are not set up to handle this specific of a question. This site is much better for simple/general questions...

How can my probation officer find out if I have a job or not? Can he do a search like child support department does?

My colleagues are correct. They could get technical about it and look you up in state or federal employment databases, but the probable result is...

Could they use this information to criminally charge me with anything Federally or locally? Would they prosecute?

First: Never post anything on the internet where you are admitting guilt to a crime. In this case you're probably ok, but law enforcement does look...

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I got a petty theft misdemeanor ticket 488 PC at my school bookstore. What is my best option to avoid going to jail?

The odds of you doing any jailtime in a San Diego courthouse on a first time theft with no prior convictions is very very low - particularly with...

What type of lawyer for a US district court for a non-criminal Minor in Possession of Alcohol charge?

I agree with my colleagues. (1) its really a difference of semantics, but an MIP infraction - be it state or federal - is still a criminal charge,...