Daughter was caught shoplifting an $8 item, store is now requesting $250 damages, do we pay? Need Atty?

There are two proceedings that go on simultaneously: Any possible criminal case and a potential civil claim by the store. If your daughter is...

Please listen to the advice of Mr. Dinday. He practices here in California - the other attorney does not. The Michigan attorney is incorrect...

My son is facing criminal charges of embezzlement and grand theft. Can he avoid doing time?

Your son is either facing several counts of petty theft (for each individual theft under $400) or grand theft for any thefts over $400. There is a...

Can anyone refer a good criminal attorney in victorville ca.

Without posting too many details, you may want to list your charge or briefly describe your situation. That may help us recommend someone or you...

What is the punishment and possible sentence for robbery in California

I would add to Mr. Kaman's answer - Robbery in concert (2 or more people acting together) to do a robbery in an inhabited residence - 3 to 9...

1) Can I be arrested for a pending Grand Theft case? 2) Can an officer send me a semi-harrassing text message?

Can you be arrested? If the officer has developed sufficient probable cause to arrest you, then yes - you can be arrested without a warrant. The...

What is a "felon"?

You're not alone. Plug the word "fellion" into Google and you'll find others with that last name. I'm not sure what, if anything, it translates...

How much jail time can a person be chared with for having cocain in there house and also for using diffrent names?

I'm not 100% sure, based on your question, if your uncle is being charged with simple possession or possession for sales of cocaine. If he had a...

Hi, i plea guilty on charges of elder abuse (domestic violence) because they said i wont get deported if i plea guilty.

What the immigration officials call an "aggravated felony" and what is a felony or misdemeanor in state criminal law may be two different...

To add to the other answers - There are many other potential charges besides "statutory rape" (a.k.a. Unlawful intercourse with a minor) that...