Can pc 459 be reduced to pc 470 even if i have a prior for pc 459 with a strike?

If you are concerned about earning another "strike" prior if you are convicted of the second degree burglary then rest assured. Only residential...

My husband received a DUI and he only blew a .07. They reduced it to a 1st negligent. Should he fight this or just take it?

Look. This is not legal advice but you should know that all other factors being equal and assuming the cops have no other probable cause to pull...

Can he file for an appeal?

Most appeal issues are waived when one enters a plea. Consult an attorney before sentencing.

My bf acted as a informant for police they did not protect his identity and now people coming after us can we sue them

My first concern is for your personal safety. Considering the qualitative conduct of your local constabulary you should consider with some gravity...

My son was falsely informed by his Public Defender to take a deal and be sentenced. What can we do about it?

Although Mr. Robinson's conclusion is sound his assumptions are false. Public Defenders are not altruistic because they are paid less than...

Petty theft

First you can have the case dismissed after withdrawing your guilty plea per 1203 et seq. penal code. Assuming you are not now in any trouble and ...

I shoplifted $508 worth of stuff from a department store, am i going to jail??? i know its a felony

First it is not a felony. It can be a felony. Grand theft (PC 487) is a "wobbler", meaning it can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. ...

What will happen in court?

The maximum penalty for petty theft in California is six months in the county jail. There are numerous possible alternatives to conviction however...

To establish good cause to withdraw a plea of no contest, it must be shown that defendant was operating under mistake, ignorance, or any other...

First time charge with pety theft worth of $40 dollar at Frys given a ticket and what will be the action for this will my career

First I hope your "career" does not require strong grammar and spelling skills. Don't plea guilty or no contest (same thing) until you talk to a...