If the total value was less than $950, it would be considered a petty theft and not a grand theft - which is to say you could be charged with a...

If you signed a promise to appear in court, the chances you will be charged are high. If the police didn't take your information and issue you a...

Out of an abundance of caution, I would direct you to California Health and Safety Code section 11366.5 if the manufacture or sale of a controlled...

I would suggest doing the longer course. If the court ordered it, then the court will want to see proof of completion prior to successfully...

If a security guard cited you, it's not binding and you can disregard it. If you were given a citation by a police officer and signed a promise to...

If you're charged with petty theft, that's about as low level a crime as there is. If you have no past convictions, you will likely be offered some...

I believe the best way to address this is to have the felony reclassified as a misdemeanor via a Prop 47 motion. At that point you can petition the...

Honestly, it's difficult to get a judge to agree to this. Some judges would want to authorize it in court, then have the county sheriff authorize...

I will assume you were convicted of a felony violation of Penal Code section 476. If you successfully completed probation, you can file a 17(b)...

I assume he has been arraigned and provided with an attorney. I suggest reaching out to his attorney to see if you can do anything to help. In...