Does this scenario show "custodial interrogation" if so, do the Investigators need to give the "Miranda" rights before questions

You have to look at the entire situation to make this assessment. From what you write, it certainly could be argued that there was a custodial...

If a person has their criminal case dismissed does it still appear on the persons record and they would have to have it expunged

If a person is arrested, charges are filed, then later dismissed, all of that will appear on their record. The only way to truly erase things from...

I have plead not guilty to a petty theft charge...

A lesser charge won't necessarily help you. Although infinitely better than a theft conviction, any lesser charge that's still a misdemeanor would...

About a month ago my 7 yr old daughter revealed to me that she was molested a few years ago. She said she was about 4 or 5.

Follow through and report this to the police. The only way CPS would ever take your child away would be if you did anything that could be...

Can a person be criminally charged with destruction of private property for failing to pay for the damages they caused?

No, this is not a criminal case. For it to be, there would have to be proof they broke your window intentionally, not just because of a stray golf...

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Petty theft carries a maximum of 6 months in county jail and/or a thousand dollar fine, no matter how long the probation period is. If a person...

Per California traffic law what citation number it should be 21453(a) or 21453(b) if I turn right at a red traffic light?

23143(a) is the general section that says you must stop at a red light; 21453(b) is the one that allows a right turn on red unless otherwise...

My child (age 17) was cited with penal code 188 . Must I settle with the store in question for $350.00? What are my options?

I assume you mean Penal Code section 488 - petty theft. There are two proceedings that go on simultaneously: Any possible criminal case and a...

You don't say whether or not you were convicted. If you plead guilty or were otherwise convicted, proving a wrongful prosecution will be an uphill...

I Have A Criminal Case Do I Have a Chance? I need a pro bono lawyer

I assume that after you fired your previous attorney, the court appointed a public defender to represent you. I seriously hope you're not trying...