I was arrested for doing two false returns and adding that balance on gift cards. I also took a 15 dollar tote bag.

There are ways to avoid jail. However, the best way to do this is to consult with a lawyer free of charge and get some advice. Your age, lack of...

Do I need a criminal lawyer?

It is best to resolve your open ticket so that you are not driving on a suspended driver's license for failing to appear on your traffic matter....

If three people are busted together, can there be a motion to try each person seperately?

As others have noted, yes, it is possible, however, it all depends on judicial economy and the interest of each co-defendant. There has to be "good...

There is no such thing as "buyer's remorse" when it comes to changing your plea. You will need to establish proper legal or constitutional grounds...

Letter for Probation dept

Your question lacks many facts necessary to make an educated comment. There are so many different possibilities that exist as to why probation...

Recall and Resentencing (Prop 47) How much time does the DA have to respond to petition?

From my experience, the criminal clerks first review the petition for procedural accuracy. That process sometimes takes longer than the typical...

Can the victim request more restitution after the fact?

In theory, yes, a victim of crime could come forward and request additional restitution money. However, practically speaking, you arguably have a...

Is there a legal amount/weight of meth where prop 47 is a factor.does paraphenelia show for personal use

Since Prop 47 was enacted, a lot of law enforcement officers and prosecutors attempt to show that the drugs in possession were not for personal...

My brother had a trial and was found guilty, he's incarcerated and he made a request to get his trial transcripts because were

As Mr. Marshall has indicated, the best person to ask is the trial lawyer. Sometimes, the parties stipulate to waiving the court reporter for...

The charge of 11364.1 possession of drug paraphernalia is already a misdemeanor, therefore, Prop 47 has no effect on it. Prop 47 was meant to...