Is it considered stolen if u found the item an tryed to return the item but couldnt

These charges are fact specific. How long did he have it ? Did he know the owner and try to call him or contact him ? How did he come into...

How much time do I face for a misdemeanor possession of a butterfly knife.

You could do anywhere from no time in custody, up to 1 year. I would want to know what prior record you may have, why you had the knife, and many...

You need to understand expungement.....it is NOT "legal white-out." Your record currently shows an arrest and a conviction. If you apply for and...

What does 459 X 5 mean, is that 5 separate burglaries

I have never seen it like that, but it sounds correct. To be sure, you may want to obtain the docket on the case, and that will tell you what the...

My attorney was switched by the p.d's office just before I'm about to start selecting a jury. Is that violation of my rights?

You only have a right to AN attorney...NOT the one of your liking...This is why we, in our office, see many people who are uncomfortable with what...

Am I able to reopen a case when I'm already serving my probation?

It is very difficult, what you propose. The criminal justice system doesn't like to admit that it made a mistake. Therefore you will need...

With a petty theft conviction ,am i able to get it expunged ? this was a first time offence.

On the facts you presented, you should be able to get the charge expunged. As long as you completed all the terms and conditions of probation, and...

Is a felony of transportaing over 50 pounds of marijuana a strike in california

No.......You only have on your record , the arrest and the subsequent conviction for the charge and what sentence you received......david wallin

Arrested for rape

any times, arrests are made, for a whole host of criminal charges, and, when the paperwork gets to the DA, they do not feel there is enough...

This is part of the other question about the defendant not showing up..

The trial couldn't have gone too far, or else ,"double jeapardy" would have attached. So, it seems, a judge allowed the refiling of charges and...