I previously got arrested at target for shoplifting.

A legal opinion is only as good as the information it's based on. That means an opinion from your lawyer, who knows all the details and has...

What step do I take to rectify this

Call your lawyer immediately. You could be charged with a new misdemeanor for failing to appear in court.

How can I get him to not do jail time for violating probation for having brass knuckles? What can I do to try to get him program

His lawyer is in the best position to help him... but committing new crimes while on probation isn't a very good way to stay out of jail.

Will i do jail time if haven’t completed most of my catrans ? Will i be able to get an extension to finish my cal trans.

Your best bet is to call your lawyer immediately. That's who will be next to you in court and be in the best position to help you. The judge may...

Help. . My friend is currently in custody and asked me find an attorney that will take his case pro bono or $200 down?

Why does you friend think somebody will work for free AND do a better job than the lawyer who is being paid by the taxpayers to defend him? It...

Does the victims witnesses have to appear at the preliminary hearing?

In many cases, the DA simply calls investigating officers at the preliminary hearing to testify about what witnesses told them. They may...

That depends. In some circumstances, the DA can refile a case after a dismissal. There may be other issues, like probation violations, that would...

Can I sue a city to get the police department to form a civilian oversight commission?

You have no grounds to sue the city. Focus your efforts on lobbying the city council and mayor to create an oversight board... and if they won't do...

What exactly does this mean in regards to fines I am currently paying as a result of being cited with a "suspended" license?

It means the suspension ended and you could have gone to DMV to get a new license as soon as you received it.

Where to find fed criminal defense lawyer who does litigation?

"Doing litigation" is what ALL criminal defense attorneys do. You can use Avvo's "find a lawyer" tool to find lawyers who practice in the federal...