If the victims drop the charges will the case be dropped?

Victims cannot "drop the charges." This is a common misconception. Only the DA can drop the charges. The victim's wishes are often considered by...

My 2 young nephews were arrested for robbery it's there first offense ?

To begin, Robbery is a strike offense. So, it is very serious. It is punishable by up to 5 years of incarceration. There are many possible...

How long does my husband have to do if he was sentenced to 8 years.

I agree with MR. Marshall the numbers do NOT add up. Assault with a deadly or dangerous weapon (other than a gun) is punishable by 2 years, 3...

Can stores in CA legally charge a civil penalty fine for shoplifting?

The store CANNOT imprison your child and demand payment of a civil penalty. However, by paying the "ransome" you avoided a police arrest, which...

Someone charged with pc29800(a)(1) has served 4months and only has 8. Days until he gets out will he get out

Unless there is some "un-stated" reason for him not to get out, he will be released. The person serving the sentence knows more than any of the...

CAN I ASK A POLICE OFFICER, AS A WITNESS ON THE STAND, TO GIVE HIS OPINION OF THE CHARGES?

You need to consult with and hire a criminal defense attorney in your area. There is NOT enough detail given here to evaluate the case. It sounds...

What happens at a master calendar hearing if youre an American citizen?

IT sounds as though your boyfriend is on the "master arraignment calendar for violation of probation." That has nothing to do with immigration. ...

Will a suspended license matter to an employer if it had nothing to do with any criminal activity?

If the accident was NOT related to a DUI and there was not a criminal prosecution then there should not be anything on your criminal history. If a...

Until the District Attorney files charges you will NOT know what you're fighting UNLESS you know what the police found by searching your hotel...

My fiance got a 273 charge and here in Oroville they have a thing called swap do you know if they swap that charge

SWAP stands for Sheriff's Work Alternative Program. It was once called the Weekender Work Program and is a program where people are allowed to...