I was just charged with 848 a for shoplifting. Is there a possibility could get jail time, being the first time?

Go to court on date cited for. Ask court for attorney. Do not "fall" for the court's do you want to know question. It never has the best arrangement.

WHY 2 STRIKES ON 5 COUNTS? CHARGE IS PC 245(A)(1).

I regularly handle cases of this nature. As a result of that, I can assure you that there is no way that any competent attorney can offer a...

I'm looking for a pro bono criminal attorney to represent my girlfriend.

I doubt seriously that you will find or that there are attorneys who handle cases at this level for free. The only exception would possibly be the...

Can I sue a company for sexual harrassment even after they fire me ?

See attorney.

What can I do if visitation is scheduled but the children are scared to go ? There has been neglect and sexual abuse reported?

What has social services done with respect to the cjhildrens' situation? Think you/kids might be better off if you take this info to local...

If a victim wins a civil right case for spending over 1 year in jail.....etc, how much does he get $ per day from state of CA?

Never heard of LAPS, but you cannot win a case against the court as it is immune, at lest in this setting, from such a suit. No comment as to...

My daughter's child's father(ex) has sent many threating text messages and threating phone calls

She should file her own request for an order with the local court. She should also contact the feds. As to the local authorities, contact the man...

Should I deny?

This is more of a relationship than a legal question. Telling PO you were stopped but not arrested mightput PO in position that he trusts you. Your...

What do we do?

Suggest that you see another doctor. see what he/she says. Would not mention considering a legsl action.

My ex brother in law is being charged with 6 charges, 5 felonies and 2 arr of a mis, what is the range of time that he could do

What you describe as charges are fsitrly serious. I would expect a state prison sentence and in excess of 3years. the 451 is up to 3, the 243d is...

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