I got arrested for 666 petty theft with a prior, and, 459,,in Manteca cal, But I never shoplifted anything i returned an item .

Several issues: First, the law changed and now it takes three prior theft convictions to make the new one a potential felony under 666 (Petty...

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You can fight this twice - first by a written trial by declaration. You submit a declaration laying out your side and why you weren't guilty. If...

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Had a warrant, posted bail, was arrainged but never arrested, booked into jail or read rights. Is this grounds for dismissal?

Your friend has an attorney - a public defender. Without knowing the exact nature of the priors your friend has, the exact charges against him...

"Rape Kit" says I was raped, but the police and D.A say I wasn't. They are Racially motivated.

I obviously don't know all the details of your situation (and I'm not asking you to post additional facts online), but a sexual assault examination...

How can i drop the charges on my husbands dv

It's not up to you to "press" or "drop" charges. That decision is left to the prosecutor's office (either the DA or the City Attorney). You...

How does the Fifth Amendment protect you against criminal profiling?

Good luck in your studies, but avvo is for people with legal issues, not class project assistance. Many professors are quite computer savvy and...

Hi DUI CASE HELP...20 Years old

You've got 10 days from the date of your arrest - are you still within that window? Your question says you got arrested last weekend... If...

My bf was unaware of a warrant for failure to appear on a dui charge. He was arrested last night because of it what will happen

If this is a first time DUI, there is a good chance he'll be released on his own recognizance without having to post bail, but it depends on the...

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Robbery to commercial burglary

You're asking that IF they offer a plea to second degree burglary from an original charge of robbery, would it be a felony or a misdemeanor? ...

My son was arrested for stealing and admitted that he has a substance abuse problem.

His addiction may play a role in the outcome, but his attorney is the only person to be able to assess that completely. His record, the facts of...