Petty Theft

For that amount of merchandise the prosecutor can charge you either with a misdemeanor or an infraction. If you are charged with the former you...

International student Petty theft in ca bay area.

You are confusing different things. "Crimes" are classified into 3 levels of seriousness: felonies,misdemeanors and infractions. An infraction is...

International student Petty theft in ca bay area.

You are confusing different things. "Crimes" are classified into 3 levels of seriousness: felonies,misdemeanors and infractions. An infraction is...

1st time offense and aressted for sales because scale was found but have a medical license. how much time am i looking at?

The conclusions the police make in drug cases drive me nuts. If they find scales then they say that you clearly intended to sell. If they don't...

Is it possible to have all the charges dropped from a possession charge?

If he's only charged with simple possession he should qualify for Prop 36 or Drug Court either of which would erase the record of conviction if...

What are the rights of a parolee who is a sex offender?

The CA Penal Code can be confusingly numbered. 288(a) is lewd and lascivious conduct while 288a is oral copulation. Your statement of facts...

If it were my child, since Mr. Marshall raises that subject, I would hire a lawyer to defend him or her and stand behind the child no matter what. ...

I have 3 warrants for my arrest and im going to mexico can i be arrested on the way back into the u.s

I wouldn't take the chance. I'd clear the warrants here in the US before you get arrested. It's easier to clear up your situation if you present...

Can I ask the judge to give me less days in jail after i've already been sentenced?

You are wasting your time. As Mr. Dane explains on a four day sentence you serve two so you have what you want. If your sentence were reduced to ...

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Is prison time likely?

Although no one can say for certain without knowing considerably more about your case, I would imagine the the DA, considering the prior, which is...