My 14 year old shoplifted and I received a letter from an attorney (penal code 490.5) from Florida can this amount be reduced?

Do not speak with the Florida attorneys or the store about this matter and throw away her letter. If the police weren't called, then the criminal...

Expungment

In CA, post conviction dismissals (aka "expungements") only relate to convictions. Arrests will stay on your record unless you win a factual...

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My boyfriend is on probation for 3 years for theft he has a felony. Today he was a arrested for failure to appear in court

Who knows - you don't give us enough information. Is the felony he's on probation for murder? Theft? Grand theft of Avocados? His FTA won't...

What punishment is my ex wife facing with a prior felony conviction?

If she is convicted of all three, she can only be sentenced on two of them, as the sentence for the 10851 and the 496d cancel each other out. The...

Can i drive in California with a suspended Wisconsin drivers license?

Would you be able to drive in Wisconsin with a suspended license? Of course not! So why do you think CA would be different? No valid license in...

I was caught stealing $120 worth of things at a make up store and signed some papers I believe a citation what do I do now?

If the cops weren't called, then the criminal justice system hasn't activated yet, and probably won't. What you will probably get is an official...

Will I serve some jail time or Just some fine with probation for felony with 2 charges? Desperate need some answer, thank you!

You probably have an attorney, so you really need to ask them, as they know your situation, the facts of your case, and the local judge's...

If not for dui , CAN I HAVE A FORCED BLOOD DRAW DONE?

I think you mean to ask if they can legally do a forced blood draw on you for a DUI - right? The answer is yes.

In expunging a 487 record, down to a misdimenor since there was procedural flaws in the police investigation since I challeged

Your mixing up your terminology. Was your case a felony or a misdemeanor? If it was a felony, you can petition to have it REDUCED to a...

I'm 17 years old and i want to get my fist car but I am here illegally what can happen if I am stoped with no license or permit.

Yes you will get arrested for VC 12500 - Driving without a license. The first one will probably only be an infraction, but they will potentially...