Is this being unlawfully detained? Or no probable cause?

You're using the right buzz words of reasonable suspicion and probable cause. It takes reasonable suspicion to detain and probable cause to arrest....

What would the penalties be for stealing 8 iphones from students backpacks?

They could face conspiracy charges, grand theft and/or burglary, depending on the facts. Time on custody is not out of the question. Anyone...

I was arrested on PC 243 e 1. Trial date was set two months later.

Call the DA to find out what? Whether they are filing? You could. If the case is outright rejected, meaning they are not going to file charges, see...

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Can I get some help in the state of California?

You (the person accused actually) is probably best served by scheduling an in-person consultation with a local criminal defense attorney. Most,...

My boyfriend is being offered 5 years with 2 strikes. How much time will he serve?

Anything is possible, but without knowing anything of the facts, the strength of the case, his prior record, his exact charges (and therefore his...

What is the worst that can happen in a statutory rape case?

With the age difference, he could be facing felony charges. Your age (almost 18 vs barely 17), his age, his background and the facts of the case...

My question is in regards to (DEJ) Deferred entry of judgment and Clean Record (Expungement)? Need help asap.

An expungement isn't what you're after. An "expungement" only occurs after a conviction. (California does not have a true "expungement" statute....

If the victim recants his story of robbery kidknapping and torture but charges have already been filed will they be dropped

The government has a right to go forward even if the alleged victim recants or doesn't want the case to go forward. With what you describe...

Got a dui and hit and run on my neighbors parked car, what can i do?

First thing first. You only have 10 days from your arrest to set up a hearing with the DMV or they'll automatically suspend your license for four...

All discovery (including police reports and other documents required to be disclosed by the prosecution) will be through the court process. ...