Is there any way to avoid court for theft at a local store.

As charges are brought by the DA and not the store owner you won't accomplish much by talking to the store owner. Of course if the store owner...

If you have a disoderly conduct charge expunged, can you still own a gun?

Probably yes although to be sure you should let a lawyer review your entire case file.

Can I receive pro bono assistance for a 484 in Alameda Co?

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. ...

Not sure if this is a criminal case quest. or lawsuit quest. but need free legal advice

Your instincts are correct. Kmart does not have the power to stop the criminal prosecution, however in most states they can claim civil damages as...

Wrongly got restarining order, will this be on my record is this a crime/

A restraining order should not show up on your record as a crime. It is a form of injunction telling you not to engage in certain specified...

What level of misdemanor is an intent of prostitution arrest?

I don't know what you mean by low level or high. In CA we don't classify incidents into crimes and violations. If its a crime it's a felony, a...

If someone pawns stolen items believing them to be legal, a crime???

Yes, your friend could be liable for receiving stolen property. As to the cell phone messages these can all be retrieved and should be in a...

Don't worry. With that BAC at 19 years of age you are going to get all the court supervision you can handle. You are in more trouble than you...

Can you be charged with a fourth degree felony, and just get probation?

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. ...

I have 3 felony warrants for forgery from 2008. I was unaware of warrants and only found out after applying 4 job. Can i dispute

How can you be unaware of 3 felony warrants for forgery? You need to supply more details. Were these arrest warrants or warrants for failure to...