Can i be arrested for being at a store when someone else stold items and got a petty theft charge?

Since you were not stopped by the store and you did not have any contact with the police, it is unlikely that you would be arrested. In order to...

Possibility of refiling a dismissed case PC 242-243e(1).

If DA files this as felony, it is very much possible that they have discovered a new evidence. I don't believe that the victim will have that much...

What do I need to prepare for being a first time offender?

If the bank is going to pay back the money, that means that they have already started their investigation. Most likely they will be able to trace...

Will my prop 36 be violated in santa clara county if i got a new arrest in alameda county?

Terms of your probation states that you should not break any law. Thus your new arrest will/may violate those conditions. Also it may state that...

MY HUSBAND WAS ARRESTED ON 08/06 HE HAS A FEW CASES ON IS RECORD BUT ONE OF THEM SAYS NO BAIL WHAT DOES IT MEAN?

No bail means a judge needs to set a bail and that will happen once he proceeds with his arraignment.

My sister is in costedy and she is going to be passed to immigration offices , they say she might get deported... She has 4kids.

When she is in custody of ICE, then she will be in removal/deportation proceedings. You need to consult with an attorney as soon as possible so you...

My friend was arrested under penal code 243(E)(1) and was never tried or convicted. His LIVESCAN was delayed. Will they clear?

Generally, District Attorney has a year to file for misdemeanor case and over a year for felony. If your friend was arrested but no complaint...

I am a permanent resident got a felony in 2011 already serve my time and my probation is almost done.

Your conviction is a felony that will be considered a Moral Turpitude. Before you apply for citizenship, this matter has to be carefully assessed...

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My husband was arrested for possession of a controlled substance but was dismissed. Does this still affect him from legalizing?

It depends: if his pleading paper contains what substance and specifies the type of substance, then you may have an issue. However, generally, If...

Hello, Arrested with paraphernalia but not charged.

Not enough facts given to respond, However, generally police will direct its report to the District Attorney and they are the ones that will decide...