I was 17 when I was arrested and now I am 18. Can I be tried as an adult? Also what is the most likely punishment I can get?

You'll be handled in the juvenile system. It's determined by your age at the time the crime was committed, not when you're prosecuted. The...

What is the minimum time in jail for PC182A1 and PC487A?

Penal Code section 182 is conspiracy and 487 is grand theft. They are both potential felonies that carry up to three years in state prison. The...

Are charges going to be filed?

If you got a letter to appear, it means they have filed charges against you. Look closely at the letter to verify that is what's going on. It...

Involved in a commerical burglary without knowing

I'll echo Mr. Marshall's advice - stop talking about this to ANYONE. No myspace posts, no twitter, facebook, etc. Assume that anything you say...

Palmer Reifler & Associates P.A

Yes, they are a real law firm out of Florida. They appear to focus on one thing - sending out intimidating letters to those people accused of...

Yes, your friend has been convicted of a crime. Penal Codes 15 and 16 define crimes as: 15. A crime or public offense is an act committed or...

Absolutely NOT true. A basic element of DUI is Driving. If there was no proof you were driving (keep in mind that "driving" is having control of...

What happens to someone when they have not paid their DUI fine for a first offense and are arrested for a warrant for the dui?

If he's held on a warrant, he will be kept in custody until either he posts bail and is released with a new date to appear down in L.A., or they...

How do i know what class felony i have?

In general, felonies in California are not divided by class. Some have degrees (such as murder and burglary), but possession of drugs is a felony.

How do I find a lawyer that does pro bono in California

Within the criminal justice system are provisions to assist indigent defendants at all stages. Public defenders or other appointed attorneys are...