Arrested for petty theft for not paying for a laptop repair

I would absolutely NOT plead guilty to this if I were you. First - this sounds like a civil dispute at best and not a criminal matter. But -...

Sent settlement letter for Civil Demand of $400 to be settled at $50. They cashed check but did not keep letter in file?

Well... you started the negotiation process, unfortunately. If you do a search on avvo for Neal Tenen or civil demand letters, you would have seen...

A 13 year old was caught shoplifting ten dollars worth of stuff from Kmart. now they want 175.00. Can they do this?

Before you start engaging in counter offers and negotiations... The letter is likely from a law firm - Palmer, Riefler and Associates. They're...

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Legally required to testify?

If properly subpoenaed (actually personally served, not just mailed a subpoena), then they must appear in court. The victim has rights under...

Dui dispositions

If they're talking about a plea to 23109 - a speed contest - that has some rather harsh punishments attached, including community service,...

Where can I go to get help/forms for expungement of an old DUI?

A couple of things - First, your case couldn't have been tried as a 'wet reckless' - that's a charge that the prosecution can offer in a plea...

How do I get a 490.5 misdemeanor charge reduced to an infraction

Were you already convicted? Is the case still pending? If you were already convicted, your options are limited. You can make a motion to...

The answer above is why attorneys from other states shouldn't answer questions where they're not licensed to practice. There is no "petition for...

I WAS CHARGED WITH A 211 IN JANURY 16, 2010 I DONT HAVE A GUN ARE WEAPON DONT HURT THE PERSON AT ALL?

You already took the plea? If you did and you plead to 211, you plead guilty to a felony that cannot be reduced to a misdemeanor. It is NOT a...

My husband received a complaint letter from the DA his employer is filing grand theft by employee

If your husband is charged (as indicated by the letter he received), then yes - he absolutely needs to be represented by an attorney. This can...