WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES OF SHOPLIFTING IT WAS UNDER 2O DLLS AND IT IS MY FIRST INCIDENT I HAVE NO RECORD OF ANY OTHER OFFENCES

With the facts you described it might be possible to obtain either an infraction or a dismissal after negotiating with the District Attorney. You...

Can I have another trial for speeding ticket?

I agree with the other attorneys, you can attempt an appeal of the trial but that will be very difficult if you already had your trial and the...

I got caught shoplifting in a store I work in, what type of lawyer will I need?

You will want to get an attorney who is familiar with how petty theft/theft by employee cases are prosecuted here in San Diego County. Each court...

He shoplifted at NEX at naval base, will it be in his criminal record?

These cases sometimes result in a misdemeanor charge in Federal court here in San Diego. Hopefully, this one does not make its way into the court....

Question regarding the traffic point showing on my driving record

You may also want to check with the court that had your original citation. I have seen where the clerks fail to correctly enter the information...

Traffic ticket

If your case is not in the system you may be able to have a local attorney check on the case for you, or you can hire a local traffic defense...

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Given my circumstances, will the judge waive the alcohol classes or give me an alternative sentence if i plead guilty to a DUI?

You may be able to convince the court not to impose the alcohol program here in San Diego. The program is typically a condition of probation, but...

If you need to be off probation, I would say you should try to terminate your probation early. The worst that would happen is the court denies the...

Shoplifting

For a shoplifting offense here in San Diego you are looking at three years of probation, a fine of around $650 and a shoplifting course. Which...

I agree with Mr. Cohen-- It is important to deal with your case so a warrant does not go out for your arrest. The public defender will only appear...