Is shoplifting considered a crime involving moral turpitude

Yes; all theft offenses are classified as "moral turpitude" offenses, and, consequently, have negative implications on employment applications and...

How long can the "Asylum State" hold a fugitive who has a warrant issued in California?

I did fugitive warrants during my stint in the Orange County Public Defenders's office - and from what I recall, a foreign jurisdiction may hold an...

Help me

No, you won't be stopped from entering your native country. There are no consequences should you not pay the $325 civil demand letter (this is...

Complete Police Report and Criminal Check

You don't need to hire anyone to do this. Contact the State of CA Dept. of Justice (go to their website and search for criminal records checks),...

"I'm being force into traffic court for a ticket baring no signature."

You need to appear any way, and explain to the judge that its not your matter. However, if the case is set for trial and the police officer shows...

My grand daughter plead quilty to infraction from intimidation-

Ma'am, There will be a record of the arrest and the resulting disposition. It sounds like this was a ship-lift type case? In any event, if in...

Was I properly subpoena/served in a Criminal Trial?

If you fail to appear, the DA will show proof of service to the judge hearing the case, who may issue a warrant for your arrest. You don;t have to...

I was arrested on a petty theft 484(A)pc this is my first time offence what will happen?

Also ask the court (or your attorney) whether a diversion program is available for petty theft offenses. If so, you'll be referred to a counseling...

If he's serving time for an offense categorized as a serious/violent felony within the meaning of applicable Penal Code provisions that govern...

Tinted window fix it ticket

There's a specific time period in which to move to withdraw your plea - the facts you've written make it sound as if your guilty plea was entered...