I received a letter from Neal C. Tenen requesting to pay $400 to them for shoplifting. What if I decided not to pay.

You are not required to answer this letter and, in all likelihood, there will be no negative consequences to you if you do not. You have no...

Is it on my record?

Your question is hard to answer without some more facts. Did you ever speak to a probation officer or go to juvenile court? If not, then charges...

I'm trying to decide if I should get a lawyer for my 16 year old son who was charged with VC 23224 (A).

I don't believe that you need to retain an attorney at this point. First, please know that, if his case is filed in juvenile court, he will be...

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What type of lawyer would sit in on an initial cps interview (regarding ex)? Family law? Juvenile dependency?

Juvenile dependency law is a very specialized area of the law. Most of us who practice dependency law are on panels which receive court...

There is no difference in the two charges, except one is charged as a felony and one as a misdemeanor. The elements of the crime are the same: ...

How much time do these crimes carry?

The maximum sentence on the 148 is one year county jail - it is a misdemeanor. The 484 charges are "wobblers" - this means they can be charged as...

Does expungement/sealing of record become a part of court criminal record?

I agree that you should consult with a local attorney. - we need more facts. However, it seems that if he was arrested, then he should have a DOJ...

Will it go on my record?

It sounds as if perhaps the police were not involved. If the police were not called by store security - or if the police came but did not arrest...

I agree with Mr. Finnecy that you may be held on your outstanding warrant, when you go to the jail to be booked. From your question, it sounds...

Can I change my plea of no contests that was considered guilty after almost 2 years this August

It is too late to withdraw your plea. The statutory basis to withdraw a plea is Penal Code Section 1018. Penal Code Section 1018 states that if...

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