Caught shoplifting in macys,ca $36 worth.no police,just signed paper works,

If things happened as you say, Macy's committed the greater crime here: extorting $395 from you to avoid criminal charges. You didn't have to pay...

My two daughters were caught shop lifting at kohls by loss prevention. Their mother was called to pick them up and sign papers

If they were only questioned by loss prevention and then released they have no charges pending against them. If the police were called and issued...

How to get an Ignition Interlock on a 2nd time DUI

You are probably thinking of the pilot program that exists in 4 counties for first time offenders only. It provides that in Alameda, Los Angeles,...

He doesn't have to file a motion. He needs to send a letter to the District Attorney of Ventura County saying he'd like to be tried (or sentenced)...

***Accused of shoplifting at kohls, Gave them my name, and address, but now I moved and hadnt recieved anything, Do I call them?

You just have to live with some uncertainty. Calling Kohl's and talking to loss prevention about it is just about the dumbest idea I've ever heard...

In your opinion will this charge of 12020pc hold up in court?

Don't ever walk up to a police car and ask if there's anything you can help with. If the police will need help they will call backup, not some...

In 2005, I plead guilty to a 2 counts PC245 (A (1)) ADW (Ball Bat) no gbi - is this a strike?

If you personally used a dangerous or deadly weapon you could have been charged with a strike. usually a 245 w/o GBI is not charged as a strike...

I was charged with a DUI on 1/2/201 in los angeles county. I have requested a DMV hearing.

The costs of processing are a DUI are increasingly being passed along to the accused in some areas, much to the dismay of DUI attorneys. I suppose...

What is the best defense when charged with DUI for refusing a blood test?

You have no excuse for removing a blood test. When you receive a driver's license you impliedly consent to any such test. Refusing to provide a...

What is the Massiah Rule-incriminating Statements?

Massiah refers to a Supreme Court case based on the sixth amendment right to counsel. In that case criminal proceedings had commenced, Massiah was...