I have two prior felonies and served time in prison. i was charged for carrying a load handgun .what will be my sentence .

There are so many factors that are considered for sentencing in federal court. You need an experienced attorney who is familiar with the US...

What are the charges for petty theft in california with first offense? W

Assuming this happened in Orange County where I practice law, if the police actually submit a police report to the DA's office, they will most...

What can we do to lower the charges if there are any? What is likely going to happen? How should we approach this?

Your friend should seriously considering hiring an attorney now. Based upon what you stated, your friend could be potentially looking at a felony...

How can i beat this case i was arrested for a warrant upon entering the jail i was informed if i bring drugs in jail i will be

It depends on your prior convictions and the negotiation skills of your lawyer. There are not enough facts stated to give you...

10 years in prison?

You don't get sentenced to prison for misdemeanor offenses.

Man came onto my property harassing me, said I hit him, which was false, I was charged with assault...

Did they file it as a misdemeanor or a felony? You should obtain counsel immediately and have the lawyer talk on your behalf if the cops try to...

Minor caught shoplifting at from multiple stores, what are the consequences?

The good news is juvenile court is about rehabilitation, not punishment like adult court. Since the amount was only $300, this would most likely...

I was arrested on grand theft 487/PC/f i stole around 6,000 from my job

Generally speaking, the DA's priority is to get all the money back to the victim. The more you pay back, the better your deal gets. ...

If the police reports stated what you just laid out in your question, the filing DA may have seen all the red flags on this one and decided not to...

The lawyer I am about to hire is telling me she can get my case dismissed by submitting a DNA sample to the DA's office?

If the case is in Orange County, they offer the "spit and split" DEJ option. You really should talk to your lawyer and have her explain it to you...