Is it unethical that my lawyer appeared in behalf of a witness cooperating against me, after pressuring me to take the plea?

Let me get this straight: the attorney who counseled and advised you through your criminal case, up to and including your guilty plea, then...

If you have an open criminal case, you have the right to receive discovery (documents, audio and video recordings, records, etc.) from the...

I just got charged with 488PC petty theft and I was wondering what are my chances of dropping it to an infraction?

Without an attorney, your chances of working a deal for an infraction are very slim. A very persuasive lawyer may be able to work an infraction,...

Meaning of "Non-Traffic" Minor In Possession in California [25662 (a)]. vs. misdemeanor

If you're over 13 years old, the vehicle code requires a one year suspension (or delay, if you don't have a license yet) of your driving privilege,...

I'm 15 years old, and I committed a Felony, I stole 925 dollars from a store. what are the worse things that can happen to me

I agree with Mr. Bouvier-Brown; you should speak to your parents or guardians and try to arrange a phone or sit-down consultation with a juvenile...

Is it okay for HOAto take thing out of my garage. and tell me if you do any thing they will take your stuff and throw it away.

Although the HOA may very well have committed a technical trespass by coming into your garage, the more appropriate remedies available to you are...

I got a pc 484 petty theft charge I'm 19 I don't want this on my record. What should I do?

You should contact an attorney immediately. A lawyer may be able to speak with the District Attorney to keep the charge from even being filed in...

I'll attempt to describe how I do this, but please understand this will be quite a long-shot so early in your probation, especially without a very...

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What will happen

If the only basis for the warrant is a petty theft misdemeanor, then it is unlikely you would be extradited back to the issuing state if you are...

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I was given a citation for petty theft in California, I wasn't taken to the station or fingerprinted.

Yes, I'm sorry to say the citation will very likely show up on a RAP sheet, even though you weren't taken to the station or fingerprinted. Also,...