California law prevents employers from discriminating against you based on expunged convictions (Cal Labor Code 432.7). Mr. Kestenbaum's answer is...

Got caught shoplifting a total of $97 worth, but im 15.

Without more information, there is no way to know. Were the police involved? Were you cited? Did they give you a court date? If the store...

What is the likely hood of getting use of marijuana dropped to a civil infraction?

Mr. Dickson's answer is spot on. Show up to court, speak to a PD. You may qualify for a diversion program which, if you successfully complete,...

If police are looking for my father, and they ask me where he is staying, do I have to tell them?

Lying is obstruction of justice, and you could be charged - but you are not required to speak to the police without your lawyer present. Just tell...

I'm on a fixed income. Is it possible to replace a public defender?

You can request to be assigned different counsel, and that request may or may not be granted - it depends on the facts of your case.

Parole Eligibility Date

It's the earliest date that he is eligible for parole. This does not mean he will be paroled on that date. The parole board will hear his case...

Criminal law is very fact specific. Your friend needs to go to court, meet with a public defender (if they financially qualify). If they do not...

I was offered a plea offer, but it is to financially steep for me and I would rather go to jail, how would I accomplish that?

Sure, you can reject the plea offer, which will likely result in a stiffer sentence. Even if you go to jail there will be fines imposed (they are...

I just found out that I had papers taken out on me. I was told that what it is for that it is a felony. What could happen?

There is no way to answer this question without knowing more information. Your first hearing is an arraignment where bail is set. You will (if you...

Is it legal for a judge to sentence defendant to Patton as Incompetent when all 3 prior doctors reported defendant Competent?

Mr. Hill's answer is excellent - it is likely there are other facts that we are not privy to that is driving this decision. Your fiance's lawyer...