I was just arrested for petty theft and delinquency of a minor. can I reduce it to an infraction?

As a Former Deputy District Attorney and a Certified criminal law specialist, my knee-jerk answer to your question is...highly unlikely. However...

Having informal probation terminated?

Many judges will consider early termination after half of the probationary term. You are close, so, with some very good reasons, and depending on...

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It is hard to say from the facts you stated. You could of received 654 WIC and gotten 6 months of informal probation. If that occured,, you may...

My father was arrested for a auto theft charge that he didnt commit it was a borrowed car from a freind

Your father needs an attorney. If he didn't commit the offense, he should not plead guilty or no contest, as that will be on his record for the...

Any help/advice or info about what I can do to lessen the punishment for (Minor in Possession) and False ID to Peace Officer?

I don't agree with what the other attorney said. To be found guilty of MIP, whether or not the alcohol was yours is totally irrelavant, If you...

How can i clear my record from shoplifting, if i cant afford a lawyer?

If you were a juvenile when this happened, you can seal your juvenile record. If you were an adult when this occurred, you can motion for...

From the facts you stated, it seems that no law enforcement was involved and you were never arrested, or cited for any court date. If that is...

How soon can I apply for Expungement ( Misdemeanor 664/242 PC attemted battery) in Los angeles court? i did my probation time.

You can apply for expungement when you have completed all the terms of probation and you are no longer on probation. In a case like yours, you can...

If I have proof of the police and DA withholding evidence in a homicide case what can I do and who do I contact to report this?

It is very difficult to prove this type of conduct. You will need overwhelming evidence to convince anyone in the criminal justice system, that...

You should speak with a lawyer who knows juvenile law. I have been doing juvenile law for about 25 years. There are many issues you need to be...