I was arrested for petty with a prior and I'm still on probation for the prior which was grand theft I was laied off from my job

You indicate you're hiring an attorney. I believe you've posted your question in various forms previously here on avvo.com. These specific...

What can be done when merchandise was returned but was still arrested on Grand Theft Charge?

The alleged victim of any crime doesn't "press charges" - that decision is solely up to the prosecutor. Returning the items doesn't undo the...

Can an employer deny a job based on pending felony charges?

Before you blindly follow the advice of the other attorney, notice something. He's licensed in Florida, not in your state. His answer may not be...

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Are you to give cell phone number to employer?

Obligated? No, probably not. Then again, they're not obligated to keep you employed there or hire you. I understand - it feels way too...

My husband is currently in jail for violation of probation.

If they're alleging a probation violation, he doesn't have a right to a trial. He can have a hearing on whether or not he's in...

I was arrested for petty theft w prior ,my prior is 15yrs old and it was under 20.00 food items

Good news and bad news, but either way, you're going to need an attorney. First, the good news: Your prior is old, the current theft amount is...

How to get a new public defender?

Start with a conversation with your attorney about whatever your concerns are, then a Marsden motion. A "Marsden" motion is a closed hearing -...

First Timer [Civil Theft Notice] $10 Forever 21

Yes, there is a provision in California's law that allows merchants to seek monetary damages of between $50 and $500, plus costs. That...

I was arrested for drunk driving while intoxicated and I was not drunk, at 11:00 PM ,i had 2 whiskey at 12 midnight i had 1 more

Refusals to blood alcohol testing carry with them good news and bad news. The good is that unless they force a blood draw from you, there are no...

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I was convicted as a 1st time offender on a misdeamenor petty theft.

It can't be erased completely, but even though it may show up on a thorough background check, you may want to seek an "expungement" under Penal...