Shoplifting for the very first time, received a letter from Neal C. Tenen. Would I have a permanent record?

You should not have a criminal record unless you were arrested OT cited at the time of the incident. That means the police were involved. And by...

Yes you can be arrested under these facts, unfortunate and surprising as that they may be. A good criminal defense attorney can help you find any...

Yes, it will depend on how well you have completed the terms of your probation and on the facts of the DUI itself, but this is a little early,...

About how much jail time could she get ? & what does "HOLD" mean ?

She is being held on a parole violation and is not entitled to bail - she's being "held" pending the disposition of her violation. She will agree...

Does prop 47 affect inmates that have served time in prison before the prop was passed theft of any crime and received a Felon?

The law is so new we're all trying to figure it out. In court today a man was to have been sentenced to prison on a burglary and the case had to be...

What is the max penalty for pc245(a)(2) and pc664/187(a)>2012 in california?

More facts are needed. But if the attempted murder is a first degree, the punishment is life; if it is not a first degree, the maximum is 11 years....

Yes, there can be two counts with the same charge under certain circumstances. For example, possession of illegal drugs on different days; assault...

What happens if a 16 year old haves sex with a 14 year old But now the 16 year old is 17 and the 14 year old is 15 will they go

It is possible but not likely if both parties consented. It is still a crime, however, even between consenting minors, to have sexual relations....

If you did not receive a citation or some other form of written notice of an arrest (with a date to appear in court), you could receive a notice in...

Once defendant received a guilty verdict, does he have the option to challenge the conviction or sentence to reduce prison time?

Yes, a very confusing, and confused question. If one takes a deal one has agreed to be sentenced according to the terms of that agreement. If one...