My sister was charged with petty theft 7 years ago in CA she wants to know if after certain years does this charge get expunge?

There is a process commonly referred to as an expungement. There is no true expungement in California. The arrest and conviction will remain on her...

I was caught shoplifting my 1st time. I stole 89.00 dollars worth. Should I get a lawyer? Every Lawyer I talk to wants to charge

The wages of sin are high. No record is a good thing. It can be used in your favor. There are also potentially creative resolutions to your...

How do I plead in failure to yield traffic citation?

You want to consult with an attorney first. Admitting the failure to yield would potentially subject you to civil liability. Proceed with utmost...

Should I wait for a settlement from at fault driver's insurance or file a lawsuit in small claim court?

Just sue.

Can my attorney ask for house arrest or Alternative sentences to avoid jail?

Check with a traffic attorney or DMV, don't think they care if you are a citizen or not. Have attorney . Let him her know. May get a reduced fine...

Absolutely unless there is some prohibition of a speed trap, which this sounds like.

Do I need a defense lawyer?

My general opinion is that if one is being charged with criminal conduct thaey should at least speak to an attorney. The balance of your post is...

Can I have a speeding ticket dismissed if the officer failed to mark how they arrived at the alleged speed?

See traffic attorney. Would doubt you get off that easy and if you want to play trivial allegation defense, you better have an attorney and go to...

Is it a good idea for the family of a defendant in a criminal case to talk to the prosecutor(s) handling his case ?

Impossible question to answer. No information about the defendant's charges or the defendant's prior criminal record , if any. Talk to the...

Should I go to court for this?

There is rarely anything pleasant due to a failure to address issues before a court. The intelligent response is to either pay the fine or see if...