Criminal charges?

I am going to reclassify this to family law for you.

Charged with petty theft for the first time from Walmart. Is it possible to get it dropped from either Walmart or in court?

Hire an attorney to assist you with this. Different options are available on a petty theft. While you may not see the benefit to Walmart if you...

Can I expunge from the public record a temporary civil restraining order that was subsequently dismissed with prejudice?

No, you cannot expunge a civil restraining order. You can only expunge a conviction once probation has expired.

Is their a possibity to return to the US. Legally? With a Pardon?

Pardons are very difficult to obtain. You should consult with an immigration attorney to see if you could re-enter the country if you were given a...

Under California's new proposition 47, Can an inmate w/ a manslaughter 32 years ago, able to request resentencing?

Given that he was convicted of a sales case, Prop. 47 does not apply. The underlying drug offense must be possession of drugs only. Possession...

What is the punishment for 1st degree burglary as a 17 year old ?

Given the facts the prosecutor will likely try you as a juvenile. That said this is a serious felony. You should be represented by counsel. The...

The statute of limitations only applies to the time period the DA has to file a case. Once the case has been applied the sol does not apply.

Can just documenting things and not reporting them timely bite me in the rump later?

Being required to sit down for an interview with Social Services is very serious. If the child is injured while with the other parent and you were...

My case is Misdemeanor

If this in your only conviction then the answer is no. Misdemeanors are offenses that are punishable with a sentence of one year or less. ...

Im on felony probation awaiting transfer to la county probation so im on mail inns and I was arrested on a new felony charge

Police contact can be grounds for a violation of probation. If you are violated you will go to Santa Ana to Department 58. Given that there was a...