Arrested for shoplifting - Bloomingdales.Is there a way they might concider dropping the charges before my case goes to trial?

Nobody here can tell you what you should do. An attorney can only offer their advice after a full assessment of the case against you and any legal...

It's not up to the store to "press charges" or not - that decision is up to the prosecuting agency with jurisdiction. If the police were not...

Do i need expungment or can i still get a job

An expungement may help you in this situation, but there are limitations on how "good" it is. If your case is dismissed following an...

Who do you go to when a young man is shot however the suspect is only charged with discharing a firearm.

The decision to file charges, and what charges should be filed, are with the DA (or the prosecuting agency in your jurisdiction). As the...

Late attorney

I know - you want everything to go smoothly so there can be nothing "extra" against you. Often, we have appearances in different courtrooms or...

What can i do if my attorney is not providing me with his bars card number?

Look them up on line. Go to www.calbar.org and do a member search. That will give you their bar number.

Charged under PC488; M circled. Im 37 years old home make with two young kids. shop says it is 400$ worth. First time offense

I'm sure you've figured out from the other answers that you're right on the cusp of petty theft (a misdemeanor for theft under $400) and grand...

What will happen to me? will i go to jail?

The big question is whether or not the Tulare county DA is going to file charges against you. They'll have access to your rap sheet which may show...

Do you have to? No, but it may assist your attorney to have documentation of the repeated violations. Assuming you have valid family court orders...

Is there a way a can get this "offense" dismissed or thrown out on my court date?

With all due respect to Mr. Brinkmeier, he's wrong. He practices in Illinois, not California. Yes, you're an "adult" in the eyes of the law,...