I was detained by a security guard at Whole Foods and signed a 490.5 (C) will I be arrested and how much will I pay?

If the police were not called and no arrest was made it is unlikely that you will be charged criminally. For amounts under $50 the DA can file a...

What does this mean COURT ORDERS PROBATION REVOKED 4 THE PURPOSES OF RETAINING JURISDICTION. BEN WARRANT ISSUED BAIL $5000.0

It means that you didn't do something you were supposed to do as required by the terms of your probation. More importantly it means a warrant is...

I got my felont reduce to a misdemeanor do i have my gun rights back. state and federal

You should run a Firearms Personal Eligibility Check to see if you can legally own a firearm in CA. Go to this site and follow the instructions:...

How do i get a free man out of prison court didnt put release date on minute order so county sent him to wasco

The Court usually specifies the amount of time to be served and any credits against that time but it does not calculate the release date. CDC does...

I see you've posted this question in other legal forums and received incorrect advice. PC 602 makes trespassing a misdemeanor and then specifies a...

I plead guilty to shoplifting in 2005, was recently ticketed saying i have active warrants for PC m 666 and PC 503. Now what?

The two charges are probably based on the same conduct. But it does not appear as if both are still pending. The police always charge the most...

If a crime is commited prior to the September 2010 amendment to PC 4019, though sentenced after, will 1/2 credit still apply?

The attorney can note it in his sentencing memorandum but it won't make any difference unless the presentence report prepared by probation says the...

Prop 215?

Go see Robert Marshall in downtown Chico who will give you some candid advice about your question.

Drunk in Public

The police do not have to give you any chemical tests to arrest and charge you with drunk in public. That said the police do not usually make this...

WHAT CAN I DO IF THERE IS NO RECORD OF MY CASE AT COURT?

It is not unusual for someone who is arrested not to be charged on the date appointed for his first court appearance. This could mean the...