What should I expect my punishment to be in court for petty theft of $38 from Walmart. My first offense.

You're likely facing a maximum potential sentence of 6 months and fines. That's not to say you'll get that. There is also probation. You should...

It's really hard to say what database you're in w/o knowing what paperwork you signed before sending in the payment. However, since you were a...

Seeking attorney with experience in petty theft dismissal in Fremont CA

Your goal will require a lot of up front leg work and speaking with the DA about the case. Considering no prior record, what you want could be...

Can i buy marijuana at my door step from licensed provider w/ my medical card? My neighbor correctional officer is harassing me.

I don't see why you would not be able to buy it. You have a prescription and you're paying for your medicine technically. So long as your provider...

My boyfriend went to jail for an assault of trafficking marijuana that happened in California when lives in Missouri

If I understand you correctly, your boyfriend had an issue in CA and is now living in MO. He has been picked up because of his offense in CA....

Am I in any database for my future employer to check if i got caught shoplifting when I was 16?

It really depends on what conditions you simply payed a fine and never went to court. If you paid a fine b/c you were given some sort of diversion...

Im being charged with assault with a deadly weapon Charges were dropped picked up again.a girl pushed me a slapped her,

If you're not getting the kind of help you want, you should seek different counsel if you can afford it. Otherwise have trust in your public defender.

Filing an informal request for discovery

I would not ask for anything before arraignment. If the case gets filed, then you can make a request for discovery. But there won't be much I'm...

Why am I being charged as a felony?

It doesn't matter what loss prevention tells you. The DA makes the final call and take into account the report from the police, your prior records,...

I have been convicted of 647(b) 10 yrs ago. I have filed 1203.4 PC in 2009. I have applied for a massage permit. Is it impossib

You should moreso look into what kind of convictions automatically disqualify you. I see why you would think your conviction might be of the type...