How will a shoplifting record affect my chances of getting hired?

This still qualifies as petty theft which could ruin your job seeking attempts. The good news is that you can have your record sealed when you are...

Fine structure in CA?

That may be the statutory fine for speeding but each county adds on penalty assessments for costs related to the administration of justice. For...

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Can you take a Lawyer with you to talk to a parole officer

You may have a right to take a lawyer with you but the real question in my mind is the wisdom of such a move. Your meetings with your PO are not...

I am on probation. my probation officer went through my purse and found a letter to my boyfriend in the county jail

A normal term of probation permits such searches and basically requires you to give up your 4th amendment rights. If your offense was a drug...

I was charged with DUI and put on three years probation. Now recently I'm charged with an open container. Consequence?

Because you have an under aged DUI the judge is not likely to be lenient with an alcohol related violation of probation. You could be punished for...

When defines "serving someone"?

Generally serving someone means that the subpoena or summons has to be given directly to the person being served. In some situations, such as...

My wife is in jail, I'm abroad and she can't see our son..can she get a home detention agreement from her probation officer?

I don't believe that the probation officer has the power to change the terms of the sentence but it never hurts to ask. If he can't then she could...

Is it true that any criminal sentenced to their first term in prison will get half time, starting this year?

State prisoners have always received half time unless they have a violent or serious felony on their record. Violent felons do 85% time; serious...

Is there any new law regarding sheriff work project?

There are pilot programs in Sacramento and 3 other counties that went into effect July 1. If this is your second DUI you may not have heard the...

I received 2 DUI's in one month. (Yes, I had some issues going on) and have yet to be charged.

Mr. Shapiro's answer is correct as usual but I would only stress that if the judge pulls the trigger on you you could get one year in jail (which...