How should we proceed with our son on informal probation and getting caught shoplifting

It's too late to litigate the underlying case. He plead guilty and is on probation for it. Being caught stealing is likely to result in a new...

Can pc 459 be reduced to pc 470 even if i have a prior for pc 459 with a strike?

The current charge isn't your biggest concern. Second degree burglary and PC 470 both carry 16 months, 2 years or 3 years in state prison, so it...

20 year old has sex with a 15 years old 3 weeks before she turns 16 she gets pregnant?

Up to three years in state prison for a violation of Penal Code section 261.5(c). It's "unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor" (a.k.a....

How do i change a plea agreement even though i have a public defender

I'm not sure exactly what you're asking, but if your question is can you take back your guilty plea, the answer is maybe, but only in very limited...

What is the penalty for possession of a controlled substance as a minor?

You're either looking at a felony for possession of a controlled substance or a misdemeanor for possession of a prescription medication without a...

In the state of CA, does a CI need to be identified during the trial esp due to performing controlled buys

The short answer is: It depends. If the DA is using the controlled buys as the basis for charges (the defendant is charged with selling drugs...

And sorry - to answer more directly your original question: Petty theft is a misdemeanor. It can be an infraction under the circumstance I...

Penal code 484 defines theft, Penal Code section 488 defines petty theft. Often the two are written in combination (i.e. 488/484) or used...

Even with the additional errors you listed, I'm sorry to tell you that it will unlikely result in a complete dismissal of the citation. If you are...

My friend is accused of selling alcohol to minor

If she cannot afford an attorney, the court is obligated to provide one for her. Although it's not the crime of the century, your friend needs...