My son got caught shoplifting 300$ The store sent civil demand of $500 do we have to pay full?

I would not pay this demand. This question gets ask so frequently on Avvo I wrote a "legal guide" to help shoplifters and their families...

I am concerned that this is a scam. Or it is an investigator. But if they work for the DA, the number would have a voice message system.

I agree with Ms. Jett. Get a domestic violence restraining order. Google local legal aid organizations. Some offer free help with DVROs.

Voicemail hold up in court ?

First, it is not clear what you are going to court for. Is this for a domestic violence restraining order? You will need to "authenticate" the...

I stole a can of pringles from a rite aid, and i got caught. i feel terrible and they said they caught me on camera.

You may be charges with petty theft. It sounds like they do not have any information about you (name, address, etc) . So most likely, nothing...

How to remove a DV restraining order?

For the criminal case you have to go back before the court and ask for the CPO to be terminated or modified to "peaceful contact." The Court may...

Can I get a California misdemeanour conviction expunged now that I moved out of state?

Yes, you can hire a criminal defense attorney to file motions for early termination of probation and dismissal under PC 1203.4. They can do this,...

I have a warrant and need to find out what it's for w/out having to be arrested and jailed first. How?

Call a bail bondsman and ask them to run a warrant check. Most do this for free. Or pay a criminal defense attorney to look into it.

Do i need to pay a 250 claim letter if it has been 2 months since the last letter has been send?

I Would ignore the letter. Very very unlikely they will take you to small claims or civil court.

There will be no consequences for me if I don’t not pay the civil demand of $250 from target?

This question gets asked several times a week, every week on Avvo. Thus, I wrote a legal guide to help those caught shoplifting understand their...