I was detained while my friend was arrested for 1st degree burglary

Wow, what a mess. I am sorry you went through this. But, the mantra in courts is "never accept a plea bargain and plead guilty to something you...

My boyfriend was arrested for auto theft but car was reported after he was arrested at the sub station

I believe part of your question can be answered. If the car was stolen, it does not matter at all that it was reported stolen after your boyfriend...

1st time stealing inside Wal-mart and 18 years old

You need to get a really good lawyer, fast. There are all sorts of immigration and other consequences to deal with. If you cannot hire a private...

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My cousing as a PC 487(a) charge w/50thousand dlls bail. He is hidding in another country.

First, it is important that you not give any assistance to a fugitive, and the way you describe your cousin, he's a fugitive. If you provide any...

Because I was on Cal State San Marcos campus is this citation valid? Wht are my options in court? Any advice is much appreciated

It sounds from what you've said like the citation is valid, but that does not mean you will be convicted. Be sure to go to court on the date and...

How should i present what appears that the arresting officer altered a copy of discovery?

I agree with Mr. Marshall. Proving that evidence has been tampered with by the police required really skilled guidance from a seasoned criminal...

Will I get a criminal record by shoplifting in kohls.

Yes, if you shoplift at Kohls, or any other place, that means the item is stolen. If you get arrested, you'll have an arrest record. If you get...

My daughter is 15 years old and her boyfriend is almost 17 years old

You are correct. It is not okay. It is absolutely illegal under California law for your 15 year old daughter to "have sex" with her boyfriend, if...

What will happen in a Jury Trial?

The last "stage" of a criminal case in the trial court may be the trial, if it results in a verdict of not guilty. If there is a verdict of...

Received Civil Demand for $400 from Neal C. Tenen for petty theft at Sears. Do I have to pay this amount?

You should never admit guilt to anyone except your own lawyer, and then only if you are guity. There are many technical defenses to a shoplifting...