Two person fighting, one wins, no wittnesses; who will get charge?

Ms. Valera is absolutely right. The one who calls the cops ends up being the victim. If both call the cops then the one who is most injured is...

Received by regular mail photo-radar speeding ticked (Juno Beach) for my company car. No photo of driver. Any recourse?

If there is no photo of the driver the police, who are the prosecution in traffic court, can't prove their case. You shouldn't have to testify at...

Can I have misdeameanor shoplifiting conviction reduced to an infraction?

I know of no provision of law that permits the reduction of a misdemeanor to an infraction. PC 17(b) allows wobblers (crimes that can be charged...

Question regarding Aiding and Abetting?

He should definitely not talk to the police; he doesn't have to and it won't help avoid an arrest. He needs to consult with a lawyer now. PDs are...

What type of supervision can a judge order for someone on bail who is not a flight risk?

The only constitutional basis for bail is to insure that you will make your court appearances. All the other conditions are illegal and need to be...

Civil Demand For Shoplifting

Nothing happens if you ignore the civil demand letter. If you send them the money they ask for it does not affect your criminal charges. The...

I have a misdemeanor citation 488 petty theft. First offense in CA. What will be my fees & penatly?

Misdemeanor petty theft in CA is punishable by imprisonment in county jail for up to six months and/or a fine of $1000. Most people get...

I do practice in CA for what it's worth. Normally your first appearance is an arraignment where you are informed of the charges against you and...

I have recently got some stolen property from a friend and then the someone called the cop

I see many questions on avvo in which people want to do what is going to happen to them because of such and such an offense or parole violation. ...

Can a plea agreement be overturned before sentencing?

Your fiance can't be forced to plea to something he didn't do. He should make the judge aware of the threats after discussing them first with his...