I was cited for petty theft 490.5 in CA, if I pay the Palmer Riefler settlement, will it affect my criminal case in any way?

It will not. Consult an attorney and try to keep this off your record.

Talk to an attorney immediately. If contacted by detectives or police, ask them if you are free to leave. if not, ask them if you are detained. ...

Can i receive a ticket for letting people know a cop was hiding on a street to write stop sign tickets?

This would be a great case to take to trial!!! What you did was very interesting and courageous. Talk to an attorney right away. We offer free...

Is this theft charge valid?

It sounds like there might be some legal and factual issues with your case. I would strongly recommend you talk to a lawyer. If you want to try...

Is hiring an "aggressive" criminal lawyer better than hiring a more methodical and moderate criminal lawyer?

You should hire an attorney that is smart enough, and experienced enough to know when to be aggressive and when to be methodical, moderate and...

How does one get sentences to run concurrent?

Is the charge in LA county a Misdemeanor or Felony? He can make a 1381 demand and should have access to the paperwork in federal custody. There...

Spoke with two lawyers, both of whom have different opinions about what I should?

If you are going to counseling for a drug problem why would you be discussing the facts of a possible crime? If your criminal exposure is limited...

What are the chances of him getting the 7 year joint suspension? What are the chances of him winning his case

This question is very difficult to answer without confirming that the sentence is in fact a suspended sentence. I have represented clients in the...

Can the police search your car without consent if you don't have a driver's license?

Your wife should most certainly speak to and or hire an attorney. With the facts you describe, it appears there might be some suppression issues. ...

How do you properly invoke your right to silence at a traffic stop?

There is an app called "TESTIFY," which unfortunately is only available on Android phones. If you have an android phone download it and it will...