Should I plea guilty or not? How do you know if it is your second offense for theft?

To echo what the other attorneys have already told you, your juvenile arrest will not count as a prior theft conviction. The court will therefore,...

Restitution is defined as the amount of money it would take to make the victim whole, aka the amount of the victim's loss. If all items were...

Should I have a lawyer with me, now charged with domestic violence?

Not only do you risk being branded a criminal, potential jail time, a year long counseling program, and substantial fines, most importantly, you...

MInor in possession of alcohol and contribution to the delinquency of a minor. How should i defend my case?

In San Jose you will probably be offered to take a minor in possession of alcohol class or some AA meetings for a dismissal. If not, set if for...

Iam a minor Iam 17 and I got stopped because my rear light was not working they charged me for 4 things I didn't have a license

Without knowing your charges (other than driving without a license and no insurance ) it is hard to answer that question. Assuming the other...

What are the chances that my husband will beat this charge of burglary?

The only person who may be able to answer that question is his attorney and only after he has obtained all the evidence in the case. If he does not...

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Can i go back to court and get a 136.1 (c) dropped or reduced?

You may file a motion to have it reduced to a misdemeanor pursuant to Penal Code section 17(b) and have it expunged from your record pursuant to...

What to say to a judge when asked, why do you want an early dismissal?

The answer you need to give the judge is the reason why you want an early dismissal. BTW, you should be asking for a record clearance under Penal...

I can't afford an attorney or anything, what should i do?

You are entitled to an attorney at no cost, so use it. I can guarantee you a public defender will be able to help you more than you would be able...

Can i get kicked out of prop36 if I violated twice for positive drug tests and now pending a 3rd violation for pos. drug test?

Yes they can and likely will kick you out of P36 on your third violation, especially if the violations are close in time. The court does not care...