While you will probably not be arrested for the red light violation,not showing up in court at the appointed time is a misdemeanor which could well...

Shoplifting in California - Will criminal charges be pressed if a police officer was not called during the incident?

Urban Outfitters can't press charges; only the DA can after the police have investigated. The fact that they were not called on the spot does not...

Ease minor in possession.

The only way to avoid the one year loss of license penalty is to be found not guilty. Otherwise your conviction as a minor in possession will...

Your bail as you put it is not going to be refunded. The bond premium that you paid represents the bail bondsman's profit off the risk he took in...

Do I need a Taxi License in the State of Colorado if I drive drunk people home for free?

I don't practice in your state but as an ex-taxi driver, I can tell you the easy answer to your question is to go to the Taxi Commission in your...

In Ca what are the privacy laws? Pertaining to retail changing rooms and limitations of loss prevention employees.

In California you have a reasonable expectation of privacy in a store changing room. This means no peek holes, no widely spaced slats, no hidden...

Got caught shoplifting a $15.00 item and 18 with court date coming up

If you were only charged with an infraction, probably PC § 490.1, you cannot be sent to jail. Infractions are punishable only by fines. ...

Can my parents put out a missing persons report if I'm 21 took my car under their name? Can I get arrested by taking my own car

Even if we suppose that the car is in some sense yours it is titled in your parents' name. If you disappear with their car they could report a...

How long does another California county have to pick up an individual that they have a hold on in another county?

The hold will stay there until you are released by the county where you are serving time. Then you will not actually be released but picked up by...

I want to move out at 17. (california)

This is not really a criminal law question. The proper way to do things is to get an order of emancipation from the Court; unfortunately by the...