Felony

To be convicted of theft, a defendant must act with an intent to steal. Please consider retaining a lawyer for this serious matter.

Yes. Unfortunately, the decision to bring charges belongs solely to the state. Good luck.

Should I take my case to trial. And do I need a new attorney.

The charges you discuss are very serious. It would not be right for me to tell you whether or not to take the plea based on my limited...

Can my car be searched with out asking me?

Yes, if there is probable cause that evidence of a crime can be found therein; or probable cause that a weapon is within reach.

My 18 y/o child stole a phone from a stranger 2 weeks before his 18th birthday but the DA refused to charge the crime.

You want to go to the personal injury section for this matter. But if my memory serves me correctly, I believe the answer is yes.

My brother in prison for 8yrs , gets out now has to register as a sex offender , when those charges were changed to battery file

The law here is strict to the point of insanity. Any person convicted of a listed sex crime must comply with the the Sex Offender Registration Act...

What can i do if i violated my probation for the same crime in californina?

Unfortunately, now you have two problems. A violation of probation and an additional petty theft charge. Contact an attorney before putting up bail.

Is it Possible i can get a Restraining order on my Neighbor for Harassment?

Getting a restraining order is a very big deal. It will cause your neighbor considerable hardship. If you merely feel uncomfortable, I would not...

Parole agent came to my residence on a scheduled visit and left . Within minutes police show up announcing parole search.

Any law enforcement agency can perform a parole search. Further, they need not have probable cause.

Currently, it depends on the county. Potentially, you may serve significant time. I'd leave it on and try to have it removed legally. It's...