How do I get a diversion for a Class C Shoplifting Misdemeanor in California?

You do have some things going for you - your age, lack of prior record and acceptance to college can work in your favor towards a...

I received a dui on 12-25-09,and they are just now telling me that they did file charges.

The statute of limitations (how long the DA has to file charges) on a misdemeanor DUI is one year from the date of the incident. The backlog can...

Is taking picture of someone's house, while standing on street, Crime?

While there are invasion of privacy statutes that cover looking in someone's house with the intent to invade their privacy, taking pictures from a...

My husband charged by the police for misdemeanor. The victim didn't file any complaint. Can the victim drop the charges?

It is not up to an individual to "press" or "drop" criminal charges. That decision is up to the prosecuting agency (either the DA or a City...

For other examples - A prior conviction for annoying or molesting a child (Penal Code 647.6) will make a new allegation of similar conduct a...

Will i go to jail for that ?

I'm also missing why you have a next court date, unless there's a violation of probation alleged against you or some other reason to be in front of...

Discharging a firearm

It doesn't sound like it. Discharge of a firearm in a negligent manner is illegal under the Penal Code. There may be local municipal ordinances...

Is there a way to have charges filed as a PC 187 to be dismissed upon arrest ?

The crime of murder (Penal Code section 187) is the unlawful killing of another. The "unlawful" element includes that it was not done in...

Preparing for my jury trial in a month

There are rules of discovery in place for criminal cases. Penal Code section 1054 (and the sections that follow) govern how discovery is...

Citizens Arrest Battery. I have shoulder pain and also tingly sensation in my hand over a month later. Court is 5/20.

You posted your situation, but haven't really asked a question. Are you asking if you can sue MGM and the security guard for the injury you...