I'm 18 and I got arrested and charged with possession and being under the influence of nitrous oxide, what will happen ?

You need to talk to a good criminal defense lawyer. If you cannot afford to hire one, you should apply for the services of the Public Defender. ...

Is it petty theft

Well, that is not the law of California. The first part of the last post by the Texas lawyer is accurate -- the government has to prove that you...

I just recently got arrested for a dui hit and run misdemeanor. I hit a parked car and fled. IAt the time when I hit the car I w

The passage of time makes it more difficult for the government to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were impaired at the time of driving. ...

If they have your name in the system, then you should either pay it or set it for trial. I suspect this is the case or they could not have found...

I was caught shoplifting at Kohls. What will happen to me?

You do not want to have a theft offense on your record if you can avoid it. It is considered a moral turpitude offense for various other purposes,...

How do I stay out of jail?

To stay out of jail, you need to consider that things like having a license if you drive and going to court when you are ticketed are mandatory. ...

Ask your lawyer or probation officer. You don't say who ordered the test. However, generally, if you are ordered to test by probation, they...

Dismissed misdemeanor

Based on what you said, you should not have any entry on your CII or NCIC rap sheet. My guess is that whoever did the background check found this...

None if what you say is true and you have a good lawyer. The government has the burden of proving you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt if you go...

What is Prop 36?

Prop 36 set up a drug program for people charged with non violent drug possession cases. Evidence of violence or weapons or evidence of sales can...