My son is being wrongfully accused of theft and the lady is wanting to file felony charges .he is 16 yr old . what do i do

The lady who is accusing your son cannot file charges. Only the District Attorney can do that. She can report the incident to the police but that...

Pursuant to Penal Code section 17(b) now am misdemeanant & same time dismissal pursuant to Penal Code 1203.4 was granted

If your 17(b) was granted before the 1203.4 process then you can truthfully say you were never convicted of a felony. 17(b) reduces the crime to a...

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If someone lies on a police report can it be used as evidence later?

S/he impeaches her testimony with prior inconsistent statements. Since this went right over your head (I am sure) hire a lawyer to defend you.

Can a judge hold you seven months on a failure to appear in court?

It would be unusual, if not unheard of, for someone to be imprisoned 7 months on a failure to appear. Something else is going on here and you need...

Why LA issued bench warrant/hold right when my guy is arrested in OC (only 1 arrest-did time no prob/par, no other record in LA)

Your facts are confusing (dare I say wrong). OC cannot commit him for a LA offense. There's more going on here than meets the eye.

16 year old arrested for entering unlocked cars, what's going to happen?

At 16 you will probably not go to any kind of detention for a first arrest. Probation or community service are likely outcomes.

Are their lawyers that can help an inmate appeal a decision from Parole?

He should take whatever administrative appeal is available to him but I'm sorry to say he will probably lose. Co-Ds don't get to live together.

Can police interrogate juvenile with out parent or attorney

The parent or parents have no right to be present. If the juvenile asks for an attorney all questioning should cease. Train junior to use the...

Not sure if I'm being charged or not with theft?

You are correct to ignore the civil demand. Will you be prosecuted? Unlikely if the police were not called to the scene.

Do I need a juvenile attorney for my son?

Hire a criminal lawyer now and quit posting details on line.