If i was arrested on aug 14 2012 for petty theft , this was a tues around 7pm, remained incarcerated till aug 18 9am i was taken

If they don't charge you within 72 hours, you must be released from custody. The DA has 1 (or more) year to file misdemeanor charges, and 3 (or...

I don't understand..

Same thing. They're not "suing" you. They may take you to small claims court in the future (but I doubt it). They're just hoping you pay their...

What petition or motion filed to re-open a court case?

I agree with Mr. Kaman. It is a very rare case that could be re-visited 20 years post-conviction. In a situation where a plea bargain was reached...

I just got a ticket for Petty Theft. I work for the State. What should I do? Please help me

Once the DA reviews the case and decides to file charges (or not), it may be possible to advance your arraignment (court) date if you are in a...

I've seen this sort of stuff on various sites around the internet. NO. San Bernardino makes their court dockets available through a public...

I was asleep at a friends house who was on probation at the time, but in a office downstairs. I was woken up to someone putting

Mr. Buerkle answered this question quite well. From your recitation of the facts, the police were not legally able to do what they did and the...

It is absolutely possible for the DA to amend charges during trial, so long as the court allows the amendment. There are potential legal...

How hard is it to prove a Mc 30305(a)(1) violation?

Any possession-related offense requires proof that the defendant knew of the item's presence, knew what it was and exerted some sort of control...

I agreed to serve all of my sentenced time but now I have been released and told to do a work program or house arrest.

The sheriff cannot force you to pay for incarceration. If you do not agree to the alternative custody time, they should only be able to impose it...

Can I have a misdemeanor for possession of marijuana from four years ago expunged or pardoned?

I am hoping that you haven't told the Air Force about this conviction already... You do not specify, but I am assuming that you were convicted...