What should I plea to a petty theft charge when I have the same charge in the past?

The value of the items alleged to have been taken along with your adult criminal history will determine whether you will be charged as a felony or...

In California, the authorities can only hold you in jail for a limited period of time without bringing you to court to see a judge. In order to do...

Can a minor ask to seal his juvenile records ? Or is it mandatory to wait until the minor is 18 ?

Two comments here: (1) there absolutely are items to seal and (2) you do not have to necessarily wait until you are 18 to request sealing. While...

I agree. Very suspicious. Also potentially chargeable as a crime of child annoyance under PC 647.6 which carries mandatory sex offender...

Should we continue to fight for time reduction or appeal the probation violation conviction? Does he qualify for Prop 47?

Just because your boyfriend signed a "joint suspended," (the statue and the courts describe this type of a sentence as an "executed sentence...

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I recently applied for my passport but recently I also got a case dissmissed and I want to seal my juvenile records

You are smart in being so diligent in seeking help. The short answer is that you absolutely can seek to seal your juvenile records so that they do...

Does officer have the right to searche the vehicle after I told him I do not give him permission.

You need to speak with a local attorney who is experienced at handling drug sales cases and suppression motions immediately. A suppression motion...

What happends if I pay a demand letter from Walmart? And what happends if i dont ?

The safety of any payment to Walmart cannot be sufficiently determined without more information about the facts surrounding this demand letter. ...

How/should I tell Macy's that I won't pay their civil demand requests? Can my case be dismissed without juvenile court?

These are very good questions and it is very good that you are being so proactive in seeking answers. However, you need to be careful about what...

What is a pre-preliminary hearing an motion

Your question is basically what is going to happen tomorrow in court and is best asked of his attorney. There are too many unknowns and variables...