What is the maximum punishment I could receive for stealing packages?

That probably depends on the value of the packages. Better find a dedicated attorney because most of us are likely to not be too interested in...

I was given an infraction for non-criminal tresspasing. Will this show up on a background check?

No. Infractions do not generally show up on criminal histories.

What happens if the sole witness in a criminal case does not show up to court?

In San Francisco if the only witness does not show up at trial the DA almost always dismisses the case. There may be other evidence that could...

My colleagues are correct in their assessments. A jury that cannot reach a decision is called a "hung" jury which results in a mistrial. Although...

What is "Lost Time or "Bad Time to a inmate?

Clearly you have no business advising an inmate on prison law. He's got a law library in the prison and sources of help with more expertise than...

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Is there a "legal" first day of a "week"?

The first day of the work week is Monday but the first calendar day of the week is Sunday. Be careful and don't overthink requirements that are...

It is likely that at this early stage of the case the judge appointed the Public Defender's Office without specifying a particular attorney. Once...

I have a felony for agg. assault from 1/17/2007. It did not go to plea bargain until 11-9-09. I filed a 1983 suit in 2007

Tombly has nothing to do with a USA forcing you to dismiss a federal suit. Rather it sets forth standards under which federal complaints should be...

I'm representing myself in court for a simple misdemeanor (theft) that I didn't mean to commit. What should I say?

You should say at your first court appearance "I can't afford a lawyer," and one will be appointed to represent you. You should NOT discuss the...

HELP! How can I make the school police change a charge from an affray to assault/battery?

I agree that the police are not going to re-write the report because you don't like its conclusions. I'm not sure how you can challenge them in...