Pc 490.5

PC 490.5 merely sets forth the penalties for petty theft. You were probably also charged with PC 488 which is the petty theft statute. To be...

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If he deliberately tried to run you over, he could conceivably be charged with attempted murder. It doesn't matter if he's illegal or not. The...

I got an infraction for an open container, and I paid the ticket on a Sunday will it post on Monday?

If you have a court date, show up in court. Ask the clerk if you are on calendar. If you are, when your name is called, tell the judge you have...

Can i be arrested when i go to court while out on bond if they change my charges

If you already have an attorney, you should follow his advice, not mine or anyone else on this forum. In general, the DA can amend the charges and...

Re: 290 registrants, To what extent to I have to talk to invite in, etc., the cops when knock to verify my address?

Unless you are on probation and the terms require you to permit law enforcement to enter your home, they may not enter without your permission or a...

Can I get my misdemeanor cleared off my record???

If you did not go to jail and completed all requirements of your probation, you can apply to have your conviction expunged. Consult an attorney.

If I think someone is in psychiatric / alcohol crisis during probation period, who do I call? DA or probation officer?

I agree with Ms. Gutekunst and Mr. Feasel. Your first step is to call the police. Don't just stop there. Call them each time he repeats his...

In CA, can you be convicted of a 288 from having a sexual thought while instructing a child to comb his hair?

We do not have thought crimes in this country. Merely thinking about doing even the most intimate of things to someone else, even thinking about...

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What will a police report do? What can I do now to get my things back??

I agree with the two attorneys, above. Keep providing information to the police and file amended police reports as new information becomes available.

What is the statue of limitations on a non violent charge in the state of California.

The statute of limitations in California is three years for felonies and one year for misdemeanors from the date of the violation. However, you...