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Do I need a lawyer for a misdemeanor embezzlement case?

Generally you should have a lawyer when facing criminal charges.

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What is the cut-off limit to plea bargain for a misdemeanor?

It is up to the DA assigned for trial. Many offices have a policy that once a jury is brought in, all prior offers are "off the table." Of...

I got citation for Petty Theft is there possibility for this to not go on my record my court date is coming soon sometime on Jul

Contact a lawyer in Sacramento. The DA's office might have a diversion program for a first time theft offense. A defense attorney from that...

If you are charge for having a conceal weapon and it was register to you, do you have to accept the plea bargain?

To withdraw a plea, he will need to convince the court that there is good cause for withdrawal. Usually that involves showing that he was unaware...

Penal Code Section 1054 requires that both parties give the opposing counsel a witness list 30 days before trial, or as soon as practicable. At...

Yes. Penal Code Sections 1368 and 1369 allow the Court to "declare a doubt" as to a person's competency to stand trial. The Court then must...

Can a judgment from CA Criminal court for "enhanced" embezzlement of $123,000 be discharged in Bankruptcy court?

The prosecution should obtain a CR-110 order, which makes the restitution amount a court order. This order becomes a civil judgement, which can be...

How successful is an appeal on a motion to suppress? How successful is a motion to withdraw a plea?

Penal Code 1018 says that the court "may" grant a motion to withdraw a plea for "good cause shown." One common argument is that you were not aware...