What can I do when being accused for child abuse?

At least you have been released from custody, but I assume you had an attorney (either one you hired or a public defender appointed to represent...

Is this person considered as a third party?

And, as an aside - I have no idea how a one word answer was thought to be sufficient. To just assert that "yes," they're a third party ignores...

Is this person considered as a third party?

I'm not 100% sure of the context you're asking, but for information: A principal to a crime is a person who commits the offense or does...

Grand theft from store

It's unusual that they would detain you for $800 worth of theft, but not involve the police. Can a report be filed that leads to a criminal case? ...

What may happen in the future is anybody's guess, but you may have gotten lucky. Penal Code section 849(b)(2) allows the police to release...

I'm 19, charged with petty theft(first offence). clean record...

Slow down. Take a breath. First - the "fine" isn't a fine at all. Under California law, a retailer is allowed to "demand" up to $500 from a...

Shoplifting

The letter is a "demand" letter that has absolutely nothing to do with any criminal case. If she pays the $410, it means they won't sue her. Most...

I was pulled over for not having a seatbelt on i also do not have a drivers license's what do i do it is my first ticket?

Yes, getting your license and insurance can only help you. Do that ASAP - if possible, do it BEFORE your court date. That will often lead to a...

What happens with this violation 14604

It's only punishable by a fine and no, you cannot lose your license unless you fail to go to court or fail to pay the fine (if...

If th police charge me with possssion of approx. 5.2 gms of cocaine can i ask for the actual weight.

If you're looking to withdraw your plea, you must do so within 180 days of your sentence if you were given probation. Unless you think that...