I was recently put on informal probation do I need to check in?

Informal probation, or more properly a conditional sentence, does not require reporting unless the judge specifically ordered you to appear...

I want to know if any of you have negotiated or settle with Walmart to drop charges for theft under 50?

Walmart doesn't like thieves. Your attorney may be able to negotiate a settlement but it won't be easy.

Does an officer have a right to "stop" a vehicle when they are called to a scene where no crime is being committed?

The officer didn't stop you as you were already stopped. Sleeping in your car with the engine running is enough to give him reasonable suspicion...

I was caught shoplifting and got petty theft 488PC. What do i do now?

Use the public defender.

Spouse sentenced 3/17/13 for commercial bulgury he got 730days with 174 days credit can he get earlier out on the ab109 ?

He should get out in 278 days. AB 109 has nothing to do with it.

Am I still considered a bailee?

Normally your obligation on an appearance bond would terminate at sentencing. An appeal bond is a different thing. To be sure call your bail...

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Simple assault should not have any immigration consequences for you. An employer, however, is not obligated to give you a job, and may deny your...

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Can I appeal a restitution order since there were three defendants but only one was ordered to pay

No your liability is joint and several which means they can collect it all from any one of you.

If you got a expunged felony record (accessory) and reduce to a misdemeanor (accessory) can you be a correction counselor?

Actually you should ask Christine McCall of this list who is our resident specialist in these matters. She will give you a straight incisive...

If you're a registered sex offender and the crime had nothing to do with children, can you live by a school?

I agree with Mr. Farina as to the general rule. However there have been several successful challenges to the 2,000 ft limitation in San Diego and...