How to dismiss a first "shoplifting" case to avoid having it on my record? (I have no prior criminal record.)

Hire the best locally experienced criminal defense attorney you can afford. Based on the facts as you have described, you might have a good...

Can an officer be penalized for deliberately telling anyone to go to a court date that was wrongly listed in a citation?

Better early than late.

Cited for larceny... Was my rights violated? What should I expect?

Stop discussing case specific facts on public forums such as Avvo and hire a locally experienced criminal defense attorney ASAP.

Is it possible to get a reduction in fees for infractions ? ( For instance on S . D . M . C . 84 . 12C )

Yes.

I got caught stealing from Walmart

Hold onto, but don't necessarily be in any rush to pay, the civil demand. If the police weren't called you should be OK, but if you are contacted...

I was arrested for failure to appear. my lawyer tells me he appeared for me and has proof he did.

Sounds like it's time for a new, locally experienced, criminal defense attorney.

The Official California Legislative Information Website has a list of all the California codes. What if something isn't listed?

If they are not in the Penal code they don't exist.

Can I be arrested if I attend my court date , and my ex girl friend called the cops and said I assaulted her ?

Anything is possible....particularly when you do not have a locally experienced criminal defense attorney by your side.

The initial questions is regarding a case the occurred in the San Diego courts. This person was sentenced to 229 years.

Hire an appellate criminal defense attorney to exhaust what, if any, legal remedies exist at this point. Good luck!

plead not guilty and demand a trial....and/or hire an attorney to do this for you.