I am a first time offender, i was charged with a 459 pc for stealing at Target but in my ticket its written down as a Felony..

The LAPD's policy is to arrest for the strongest charge possible. All of the potential charges you face are misdemeanors or "wobblers" (can be...

Depends. What kind of prescription medication? On what do you base your valuation? Retail price? Wholesale cost? Street value? Were you "at work"...

Am i an accomplice?

I agree that based upon the facts you describe you are not an accomplice however careful consideration should be given to the possibility that your...

How do I compel a DA to file charges

You cannot "force" a district attorney to file charges however, a DA is usually quite susceptible to public opinion and in that "court" a DA may...

If my car is being assaulted (with me in it) by thrown cups of liquid/slapped by picketers, to what degree is defense allowed?

Listen to Mr. Gordon. His answer is "spot-on".

Can I be convicted of Aiding and Abedding?

The person threatening to stir up trouble is not the person in prison therefore the previous answer's advice is unsupported by the facts. As far as...

My daughter got into some trouble and is on probation, house arrest, community service, and other things.

Document the facts concerning the areas about which the probation officer is likely fabricate then file a complaint with the probation department...

There are several reasons why an accused might waive their right to a preliminary hearing. The most compelling is a situation where an accused is...

Based on these limited facts it would certainly be reasonable to challenge the evidence of the intoxicates in court on the theory that the...

Aiding and Abetting Laws

An aider and abettor is one who assists in the commission of a crime and thereby becomes a principle who in most jurisdictions is subject to the...