What is the charge of petty theft

It's taking of any personal property with a value under $400 (in general, although there are some exceptions for different types of items taken...

Trying to resolve a bench warrant for volation of probation

Although you may be able to have an attorney appear on your behalf to try and resolve this, it is more than likely that you will have to personally...

Code 484a

In case the cutting and pasting of the legalese from the California Penal Code by Mr. Brinkmeier didn't help to answer your question, here's a more...

Is it possible to request an early dismissal of PC1000?

The 18 month period before dismissal is built in to PC 1000 and ordinarily, it can't be shortened. I have seen a very few exceptions to this, but...

Accused but not charged

You are likely to face felony grand theft charges, which carry up to three years in state prison. That is the maximum and not what you're likely...

Your probation status isn't the issue here. There are specific Penal Code sections that may apply in this situation: Penal Code section...

What is the worst that can happen and the least? I have no priors at all.

The completely generic answer from Mr. Robinson that offered no advice at all aside . . . What you were arrested for and what charges the DA...

Does CA law requires each driver of a vehicle who was involved a car accident with bodily injury consent to have blood drawn?

Under the "implied consent" law, by having a driver's license in California, you have consented to submit to a chemical test for alcohol and/or...

Dose a judge have a picture of you.

There may be a copy of a booking photo included in the packet of reports submitted for your case. If you're asking so that you can appear for...

TRO and guns

Yes, if you're the subject of a restraining order and there is a no firearms clause, you must either transfer the guns (through a FFL - Federal...