Caught shoplifting, what now?

Your best option is to retain competent legal counsel to advise you regarding the specific aspects of your case. If you cannot afford private...

If arrested and sentenced in one city but another city has a hold on you will you be released when the sentence is expired?

If the cities are in the same county, it is very likely that your friend will be transported to the other city to answer to the other charges.

First degree custodial interference sentencing

Without having access to the police reports, interviewing the defendant and conducting an investigation, it is not possible to answer your...

If "expert" is invited to a consultant's client's case, steals consultant work, & has consult. fired, what recourse 4 consult?

Sounds like you might have a civil lawsuit for damages. Contact an attorney to evaluate your claim.

Can a person drive again in WA after a license suspension with a valid out-of-state license?

He should pose this question to the CA licensing department. From your posting it is not clear to me whether they took action to suspend or revoke...

Lawyer told me this, but unsure if this is the case

You receive 1/3 off for "good time." So yes, it appears that your attorney is correct.

How do i drop a case of DV against my husband in washington state? I am ok now and i forgive him. He has no priors whatsoever.

The decision to drop a DV case is in the hands of the prosecutor. Your husband needs to retain experienced legal counsel. I would advise you to...

Theft 3 and applying for naturalization

You should post your question in the immigration attorney forum.

Legal definition pertaining to VC21718

A question pertaining the the correct interpretation of the California Vehicle Code referenced above should be addressed to a practicing CA attorney.

Mr. Lawrence is entirely correct in his response. I could not have phrased my answer any better.