Your friend needs to hire an attorney to help him. If the facts are as you describe, he is not guilty because he did not have the intent to steal,...

Hello, I can't stop thinking about this moment I do not know what's going to happen to future?

It sounds like you were arrested by the police but then completed a diversion-type program. If that's right then the arrest will appear on your...

Does a DA also look at a defendant'a arrest/police records besides their criminal record when determining prosecution?

Yes to see if this was an isolated incident or a pattern of conduct.

I need help getting information on why a program is better for my husband then prison.

He should write to programs and try to get a conditional acceptance. Programs don't work until the person is ready to accept their help so there's...

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Drug court programs vary from county to county and set up through guidelines and agreements reached between the courts, the DA's Office and the...

I'm now facing a driving on suspended license for previous DUI that happened in 2012 ended up as a reckless driving charge.

You have a chance of getting it reduced, but you may also be in trouble if you're still on court probation for your prior conviction. If you have...

It's hard for a person taking the field sobriety tests to know if they passed it since the test is subjective and the officer is testing for...

What to do with someone's belongings while they are in jail?

I would suggest working with your DA victim advocate to turn the keys/bills over to his public defender or attorney in court on the record and then...

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What are my chances--I'm a mom--at full custody or 50-50 custody of my 2 year old girl with a Domestic Violence conviction?

Under Family Code section 3044, there is going to be a presumption against you having full custody and you have a long road ahead of you to gain...

Do I need an attorney because I was caught shop lifting at a Walmart no police was involved but they did get my information

I agree, unless you hear from the DAs office, you don't need a lawyer at this time.