Is there a statute of limitation on reporting when a potential criminal activity could have been committed?

Everything has a statute of limitations (SOL) to it that controls how long after a criminal prosecution or civil suit can be maintained. That...

What are the penal codes in CA {to recover punitive damages] for fraud and theft by deception?

This situation does not involve the Penal Code (for criminal prosecutions only; i.e., putting someone in jail). This is a matter to be dealt with...

A preliminary hearing is specific to felony offenses and is a hearing conducted in a specific manner for a specific purpose. Basically, it is an...

Recommend spending thousands (I can't afford) on a priv attorney rather than a public defender for a tech probation violation?

First consideration, public defenders are for those who fall below a certain income level. If you fall below, you're entitled to a PD; if you are...

My girlfriend commuted petty theft, what is going to happen to her? What can she do?

It sounds like they haven't charged her...yet. She should not speak to anyone but an attorney about the facts of this case as any statements- even...

How can I prove that an officer lied and charged me with an ounce of marijuana on the ticket?

Just as Michael Kennedy said, you likely are misreading the citation, or it is difficult to read the copy you were left with. In California, where...

What is a wet reckless in a DUI case?

I agree with the general consensus of what has been answered by the other attorneys here. However, one aspect that may need to be addressed in...

Wife convicted of grand theft misdemeanor is this an inadmissable offense?

Any theft offense is an inadmissible (and deportable) offense as a crimie involving moral turpitude (CIMT). However, it depends upon the last time...

Can he do something to me?

It depends what the charge would be for him to arrest you for. If it was a H&S 11357(b) (possession of <28gms MJ), then he could not arrest you...

On 5 year formal probation owing 250,000 restitution order. What happens at the end of the 5 years if its not paid.

What can happen really depends upon the reason for non-payment in full of the restitution. If you have the ability to pay it, but have willingly...