While the warrant will not go away on its own -- at least in California, in other states it might time out -- the way petty thefts are treated has...

How are credits calculated ?

Upon arrival at the reception center -- the prison in which he arrives for processing -- the department of corrections and rehabilitation will...

I respectfully disagree with my colleagues; the answer is that none of us can answer this question as we lack the necessary information. The first...

Can a judge in an ongoing criminal case instruct the jury to treat a person accused of a crime never reported, charged, or

If I read your question correctly, you are addressing evidence of a prior act used to show the defendant in this case has a propensity to commit...

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Caught shoplifting

What happens next will vary wildly with the county in which it occurred. In some counties, you will receive a notice to appear. You can appear...

My teen was handcuffed, put in squad car and accused but wasn't read his rights till he got to the station

When an adult is arrested, the police must give Miranda admonition before asking any questions. [Note, two elements: arrest + questioning.] ...

Hard to answer if they've lost blood without knowing more about where the blood was being processed. In some labs, the blood can be tested fairly...

My son has a warrant for a probation Violation, So to day he goes to put him self on Calender .

Some courts have recently begun to deny someone adding himself/herself to the court calendar when there is a warrant outstanding. A clerk is...

Ordered to appear at the hearing for my juvenile record to be sealed?

Had the court not ordered you to appear, you might have moved forward alone. Now: YOU ONLY NEED A LAWYER IF YOU WANT THE REQUEST TO BE GRANTED. ...

Under California Law, there are several different laws relating to child sexual assault. The following are included as examples. Adding such...