Can i fire my attorney on jury selection

It is difficult to advise you without more information about your case and what it was that you asked your attorney to do in your case. There are...

How can someone be charged with both voluntary and involuntary manslaughter?

The District Attorney has filed the two charges against you "in the alternative." That means that you can be convicted of only one of the two...

What should I expect in court ? What's gunna happen ?

I know that you're stressed out. And, I am sorry about that. But, a theft from an employer is an embezzlement and can be charged as a felony no...

Can i, is it, why, what, how

You are asking many questions all at the same time. You MAY be eligible for a petty theft diversion program. You will be very lucky if you...

What can happen to 16year old girl for theft citation with code 488 theft and 496 stolen iPhone said to wait for letter to come

There are many attorneys on AVVO who handle criminal and juvenile criminal cases. I counsel parents to get their child into counseling. The...

What does it mean if I'm sentenced to "4 months jail all programs"?

There are a number of county run jail alternative programs that can result in an early release. The Regimental Correctional Program is a drug...

Selected as the best answer

How should I proceed?

You should talk with an attorney. It is unlikely that a Public Defender will assist you in getting your case on calendar. They will tell you to...

Is it legal for an adult man to harass kids (under 18) after they ding dong ditched his house?

I would stop ding dong ditching homes of people that you don't know. It is funny that you think he is harassing you after you harassed him.

Unfortunately, you cannot appeal the original case simply because you have been charged with a violation of the terms and conditions of your...

I was charged with 484(A)PC -theft for stealing approx $430 in merchandise and wonder if I qualify for a diversion program.

As the other attorneys have said, $430 is a rather large amount for a petty theft diversion. But, not impossible. Much will depend upon the...