I am first time offender, charged with 288.2, 288.4? If was a sting set up, I am veteran 67 yrs old with no criminal history.

The medical issues you mention are probably not defenses to these changes, which are extremely serious. You should visit several criminal...

My daughter got arrested for Petty theft, it's her first offense, and FTA. About how much time will she get?

It all depends on the specifics of the case. New charges for failure to appear are often more serious than the original offense... and if she...

How much time for Petty theft, first offense, also has failure to appears? Could house arrest be a option by chance.

It all depends on the specifics of the case. New charges for failure to appear are often more serious than the original offense... and if she...

Is it legal to charge someone with a misdemeanor with out any paperwork given ?

Your "accuser" is the District Attorney who has filed charges. What can be done? That depends on the specifics of the case. This is not a DIY...

It all depends on the facts of the case. The maximum sentence is three years in jail (which works out to 18 months), but people often get much...

Only the District Attorney can file a criminal case. You could report this to the police... but it could backfire. A civil rights lawsuit is...

Hi I have a warrant in San Bernardino country that's about 7 8 years old what do I do to get this gone!!!?

You're going to have to appear in San Bernardino and deal with it. If you hire a lawyer in that county, he or she may be able to handle the case on...

How can i go about putting something on the ballot for felons rights?

You can go to the California Secretary of State's website for information on qualifying a ballot initiative. First you have to get someone to draft...

What is the law on video taping a student outside on the school campus?

Don't risk your career based on answers from strangers on the Internet. Talk to your school principal before doing something like this. Even if you...

What happens if i don't pay the civil demand for shoplifting at Target?

Keep in mind that the criminal case is a completely separate matter. DO NOT miss the court date. If you can't afford to hire your own lawyer, ask...