If you are a minor, this is your first time getting caught shoplifting, then there are a few different things that may happen pursuant to the...

DUI Blood Test

In many juridictions in California, absent any evidence, such as a person telling an officer he or she has taken some type of drugs or an officer...

MY FRIEND IS ASKING HOW SHE CAN GET ON HOUSE ARREST UNDER AB 109.

I agree with Ms. Cini. I will add that the county has to have home detention approved and available for AB109 sentenced prisoners. Not all...

Is it illegal for a CPS worker to take my children from me if I help my husband's case?

While I generally agree with my collegues, if CPS is involved, it may be in an informal manner or a petition in juvenile court has been filed...

Is this a felony?

If this was in California, most shoplifting cases are misdemeanors if the value of the items were of minimal value absent unusual circumstances...

I was arrested in november 2010. Felony forgery. Charges were dismissed but public defender said they had 3 years too file.

Based on what you wrote, it appears that you were once charged with a felony forgery, but it was dismissed. In California, there is a 2 dismissal...

Will I get charged for a DUI?

The statute of limitations on a misdemeanor is 1 year meaning that the DA's office has time to file charges. However, if the officer did not...

Is it possible to get a DV charge dropped since i have a spotless record, Excellent military service record?

There are a number of possibilities including getting the charges dropped. However, all of that depends on the facts of the case, extent of...

We have filed a civil rights complaint in the us district court against county welfare for termination of parental rights

You really need to consult an attorney experienced in juvenile dependancy and civil rights. You should have had an attorney who represented you...

Arrested for hs11378 no priors what are my possibilities

I agree with my colleagues. The question is somewhat confusing. However, it sounds like you have already been to court because you know that the...