What happens if i lied about my name and age?

Giving a false name to police officers is technically a misdemeanor and would be a separate offense from the petty theft - if the officers finger...

I was cited with a notice to appear in court for a shoplifting misdemeanor. Can I avoid a criminal record?

It is possible, but will depend on a number of factors - what your criminal background is, the facts of the case and whether the prosecutor is...

Ok 7 year law still affect me or not

Yes unfortunately, that law is retroactive and in your particular situation, that mean upon picking up another DUI will mean it's your 2nd.

Can a person be extradited back to Redding From San Diego on a misdemeanor warrant?

It isn't really called extradition within the state, but if you are in custody and there is a $50,000 warrant, the county that has the active...

Is it a given that jail is unavoidable if you plead guilty or is convicted of felony petty theft with a misdemeanor prior?

There is no statutory minimum jail sentence for a conviction of a a petty theft with a prior. However, the prosecutors may offer jail time but...

290 Registration

A person is required to register pursuant to Penal Code Section 290 under a myriad of penal code section violations. One actually doesn't even...

If he cannot afford to hire an attorney, a public defender will be appointed to him when he is In Court tomorrow. They have many excellent...

My buddy came out here from Boston and got a DUI. He needs to know what to do?

They can issue a warrant for his arrest and the DMV in CA will suspend his automatically if he doesn't request a hearing within 10 days of his...

In the state of CA, why can police officers just write tickets for drug offenses? My boyfriend was charged with 11378 HS.

Make sure he goes to court on the listed date. He was cited to appear, which is a good argument for him to stay out of custody once the criminal...

My 17 year old son was caught shoplifting for the first time.

Your sons case will likely be handled in juvenile court and if this occurred in Sunland, he will either go to Sylmar Juvenile Courtor Pasadena. ...