273.5(a) do I need an attorney?

A felony 273.5 is a very serious charge and carries potential prison time. If you can afford to hire an attorney you should do so as soon as...

Drunk in public

I agree with the above answer but wanted to add that it is difficult to prove that someone was "drunk in public". It is not enough for a person to...

When should i go to court?

As long as you are not missing the date that is listed on the notice to appear, you have up until that date to appear. I recommend waiting until...

17 yrs old shoplifting at Northstrom and Urban outfiter wort over $300

Depending on the child's background (is this the first time in trouble, grades, behavior at home, etc), certain types of probation may be available...

Does my husband qualify the the Romero Action?

I think a little clarification is needed to properly answer your question, but what I can tell you is that a Romero Motion is a motion that is...

11377 this a misdameanor

I agree with Mr. Marshall and would like to add that there are also some drug programs available to you such as DEJ or Prop 36. Upon successful...

Day of petty theft offense was 9/07.last day court 2/09 and got 3 yrs probation. when is probation up?

Probation starts to run from the date of the plea, assuming that you haven't violated probation at all, then February 2012 will be your end date...

Filing a citizen complaint on parole officer

I don't know if it is a conflict of interest, but it is certainly unfair. Have you spoken with your parole officer's supervisor? It seems like...

Say im a thief and i cant have a weopon what happens when i turn 18

It sounds like you are asking whether the weapons restriction, which is probably a condition of your probation, extends beyond your 18th birthday. ...

Additionally, if there is a Great Bodily Injury Allegation (GBI) on any felony, and it is proved or admitted, it is a strike for the purposes of...