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...

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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...

Supposed to be sentenced in January . Is it possible to ask to be sentenced at a later time?

Another possibility is to be sentenced in January and ask that your sentence begin in the month of February after your daughter's birthday. ...

What legal options do you have after having been accused, prosecuted, then exonerated for a crime you did not commit?

There is little that you can do if you were either found guilty or pleaded guilty (or no contest) to domestic violence charges. However, there is...

I was caught shoplifting at jcpenny. Law office of Alison I Blaine is requesting I pay $350. Do I need to pay?

The vast majority of lawyers will tell you not to pay the civil demand. The civil attorneys that file these get a certain return for their...

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When is alcohol testing warranted?

You should be talking with a family law attorney about questions like this. You should have an attorney where custody is an issue. Good luck.