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I am a minor and I shoplifted something worth $96. Will it be in my records? How much will the store charge me? And the court?
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Answered on January 28, 2015
You should hire a local criminal attorney asap. If you can't afford to hire one, the court will appoint you an attorney. However, you state in the...
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I was booked on 2 felonies, PC 182(a)(1), and HS 11360(a).
Went to my arraignment and my paperwork was not reviewed yet.
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Answered on January 27, 2015
Assuming the person you spoke with at the DA's Office was passing on accurate information in informing you that your matter was "discharged", this...
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Undercovers planted a wallet at a club. I returned the wallet but took the cash. I got arrested. Is this considered entrapment?
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Answered on January 20, 2015
This does not appear to be entrapment as others have pointed out: https://www.justia.com/criminal/docs/calcrim/3400/3408.html However you may have...
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Is it illegal to post on-line someone else's sex history against their will.
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Answered on January 20, 2015
As other lawyers have pointed out, a criminal charge is unlikely but you could face a potential civil lawsuit if you have any assets worth pursuing...
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I'm 17 boyfriend is 20. If we haven't had sex is it okay to be "together" until i turn 18? We've been together 16 months.
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Answered on January 16, 2015
This fact pattern is beyond baffling: a 20 year old straight male is "together" with a 17 year gay female but living in different states and not...
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Its the third time I was caught petty theft from store. feel so sad.
the last time is abot 3 years ago.
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Answered on January 16, 2015
You need to hire an attorney asap to deal with this allegation. Certainly your past theft convictions will make avoiding jail more difficult but...
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Charged with petty theft 484(a)
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Answered on December 20, 2014
You should hire an attorney asap. Although petty theft is a state penal code violation, the outcome in your case likely will depend on the...
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I call the cops to make a d.v report..And i was arrested because ihad no bruises. (Until the next day) Andmy spouse had a mark,
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Answered on December 15, 2014
I hope that you've left your spouse. Anyone that can falsely accuse, can do it again. This also highlights the inherent danger of contacting...
How does one find a pro bono criminal attorney. Son facing serious charges & police misconduct.
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Answered on December 15, 2014
Lawyers are not universally rich and must be paid for their work as any other person would be. Public defenders are "free" to the indigent accused...
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WHAT IS THE PROBABILITY THAT WE WILL WIN CAL PEN CODE 496(A) ?
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Answered on December 15, 2014
From the facts you describe, you do have a strong defense in that you did not know the item was stolen. However the government will attempt to...