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No it shouldn't. Unless you are charged with a theft crime, a crime of domestic violence, sale of drugs or an aggravated felony, you shouldn't...

I was caught with a couple of items at Fry's worth $45 last month 1st time offense, I am an adult male.

I agree with the advice by the last attorney. You can probably earn a dismissal of the charges if you attend a theft diversion type of class and...

Petty theft in a store...

No the court on its own will not report it to your employer. Even though you received a ticket, it is most likely a misdemeanor offense. I would...

If in a manslaughter case (ca) new evidence comes up during or after trial that the defendant acted with intent:

If evidence comes up during trial or after trial that demonstrates an intent to kill, the DA can re-file charges if no verdict is reached. They...

I was charged with possession of marijuana (under 1 oz.) and glass on the beach(pipe) 3 days before my 18th birthday.

The probation department might make an assessment to see if they feel they can handle this case informally and divert it from the criminal court...

If everything you say is true, you have a fairly good defense. But I have a question for you, what if one of your friends told the police that he...

You should find a lawyer who does a lot of DUI cases as they are the best ones to come up alternatives to jail if that is possible. Usually for a...

If a district attorney is absent from the first court preceeding is it considered a mistrial?

I am not sure what you mean by first court proceeding, but if you are talking about the arraignment, the DA does not need to be there nor does the...

Very doubtful. They will have a good deal other information to identify the car is yours. Unfortunately it does not look like you have a very...

Call the DA's office and ask to speak to the Deputy DA who is handling the case. 95% of cases get plea bargained so the chances of you actually...