Will I go to Jail for petty theft?

Jail is unlikely but if you are convicted of petty theft, there could be other serious ramifications to your job and potentially immigration...

Is this a viable defense to beat a speeding ticket?

In California, the government must prove each and every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict, even in infraction...

You should certainly hire an attorney to fight this case. You should definitely not attempt to "explain your situation" (presumably to a judge). If...

Can I file a P C 851.8 if the incident happen 25 years ago??

You can file the motion but it quite unlikely to be granted given that the prosecutor will likely raise the statute of limitations issue, which is...

You must answer yes. This sounds like an immigration question. Answering falsely on an immigration application may create a basis for denial even...

I am severley disabled and cant afford my ticket

You need the appropriate sticker for a qualifying car in order to be able to drive in the carpool lane. Not all Prius' qualify, some do. Perhaps...

I purchased greater than 9 grams of sudafed in a 30 day period. Will they come to my house and arrest me or investigate me?

I don't doubt that you use sudafed as a (legal) study aid given that sudafed contains pseudoephedrine which is a stimulant of the phenethylamine...

This seems like a disaster waiting to happen. Once anyone calls the cops and reports domestic violence - here either you or your boyfriend - all...

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If you were cited in person to attend court and be booked for a misdemeanor, you must attend court. However, you don't have to book before the...

Blood were taken first time and second time I refused it for my second dui which way I should fight my case?

You should certainly fight any criminal accusation, including this DUI. While .22 is a high blood alcohol test result, this does not mean the test...