Can I claim duress? What should I do?

Hire an attorney ASAP. Your situation is not hopeless and living in fear of having a warrant is not a sustainable way of living. Best of luck.

Can a plea in Santa Clara county be taken back ?

Agree with my colleagues. There needs to be a valid legal basis for withdrawing the plea which is usually a difficult task. The basic standard is...

Is this double jepardy ?

Yes, DA can refile. No, it's not double jeopardy.

You should hire an attorney as soon as possible. A private attorney can work to convince the DA not to file charges. Once the charge is filed, it...

I was caught Shoplifting at a Target for an item worth 70 dollars. They also have me on camera for other items I stole.

You face criminal charges and owe it to yourself to hire an attorney as soon as possible. There are many variables that will affect the outcome of...

484(a) Pl- Petty Theft, 602 WIC

Hire an attorney ASAP. Dont pay any civil demand offered by Macy's. Best of luck.

Shoplifting incident

Do not pay the civil demand amount. If you can't afford an attorney an attorney will be appointed for your child. Advise your daughter not to...

What would the sentence be for burglary for a minor in California?

Legally this could be charged as a felony and your son faces custody time. In reality, he's unlikely to get convicted because the matter should...

How can I appeal a "failure to yield to pedestrian" ticket?

When you say you want to "appeal" this allegation, I think you mean that you want to fight this allegation since you don't say that you've already...

How do I know if my public defender is actually fighting for me, or could really care less?

You admitted filing a false police report which under Cal. Pen. Code 148.5 is a misdemeanor. Therefore you should hire an attorney. You should...