I was charged for petty theft at Fry's Electronics, do I still need to pay the criminal fine plus the Fry's free?

What they will most likely send you is a civil demand letter to get you to pay a fine to them (which is above and in addition to any criminal...

How can I help a friend of mine who was charged with a antique gun in his backpack? it was not to be used anyway it was to sold.

There are many facts and unanswered questions about your fact pattern, and some possible defences as I see it. I practice in Contra Costa County -...

Being charged with commercial burglary

You've answered your own question. Commercial Burglary requires that you enter a commercial building with the intent to steal (to put it simply). ...

Is it up to the DA to determine whether a Romero motion is an option or the judge?

It's not up to the DA to accept the motion, it's up to the court to grant the motion to "strike" a strike. The DA may oppose the motion, but the...

Im on prop36 going for my third violation what is likely to happen from here?

The punishment for HS 11550 is 90 days, so that's what your facing. That said, a third violation of P36 should (emphasis on should, as each...

Please someone tell me what sort of time is my wife facing. She is being charged with trafficking with the intent to sell.

It depends - is she facing state or federal charges? Trafficking what? The specifics are important here for most of us to give you an educated...

Yes. Since MIP is a misdemeanor, the DA has up to 1 year to file a case against you, regardless of whether or not the police arrested you that night.

What happens after a ticket for minor in possesion of alcohol

I am assuming you haven't been to court yet for anything, and the date on the ticket is the first date you have. Assuming the DA has even filed a...

Can someone ask the judge for a live in program since they failed out patient one and also had warrent in sf and san mateo

I agree with the previous posted, in the sence that "normally" you can bail out at any time. I say that because in San Mateo County it is regular...

I would like to know if California penal code (664) 186.22 (a) is a strikable offense? THANK YOU!

Depends on what you mean by "strikeable." In California, 664/186.22(a) is a "Strike"offence, meaning if you are convicted of it, and you pick up...