Grand theft in CA

Although grand theft can be charged either as a felony or a misdemeanor, for eight thousand dollars worth of theft, I'm willing to bet they're...

Assuming the first case was a felony that you were out on bail for, the two year enhancement Mr. Kaman mentioned can apply. There are specific...

Theft of anything can be charged under whatever the appropriate theft offense is - under $400 in value, it's petty theft, over $400, it's grand...

Can i fire my public defender before my trail

You always have options in your representation. If you want to retain private counsel, you can do so and they can substitute in as your attorney,...

How much jail time will someone get for domestic abuse with prior convictions on his record?

Sorry - I know you're looking for a specific answer, either what will happen or who will get sentenced to what, but every case is unique. The...

Can the police search my room without warrant, even if my roommate gave them what they came 4 in the living room?

I am going to somewhat disagree with the previous answer, but the net result probably won't change. You gave consent for them to go retrieve the...

What is statute:11377(a)hs

It's possession of a controlled substance and includes things like meth and ecstasy. It can be filed by the prosecution as a felony or a...

Do I have to pay my 490.5 penal code demand for Sears?

The letter you received is a civil demand letter. Merchants contract with law firms to handle these sort of matters. They send intimidating...

Breaking and Entering

He could be facing first degree residential burglary, a crime that not only carries up to 6 years in state prison, but is also a strike under...

They have to prove driving for a DUI case - either by direct evidence (they saw you driving) or circumstantial evidence (they can put you behind...