Just paying the fine is an admission of guilt and acceptance of the punishment. It will go on your record. To keep it off your record, you would...

I attended a concert in a restaurant .Security checked my purse asked what my medicine was for .what can they check for ?

Private venues, such as a restaurant or concert hall, can enact their own security screening procedures. They can demand to search you and your...

If a person is in police custody and being subject to interrogation, they are entitled to their Miranda warnings. Without the Miranda warnings,...

You have several issues - If you were truly only arrested for battery, it would have had to be a citizen's arrest. The officer had no...

The preliminary hearing is the first opportunity to challenge the evidence against you. Although it can be waived, why would you? The DA must...

I received a 2nd "Possession of Less than an Ounce of Marijuana" (misdemeanor) in CA

It depends on what happened with the first case. If you diverted or plead to it, it counts and you cannot divert a second time. There may be...

What steps should I take to help my case regarding embezellment?

First - contact a criminal defense attorney. If you're under investigation for a theft offense, a consultation with an attorney can help you...

I was abducted and raped repeatedly for 2 months, 22years ago. Can I press charges, and what is the max time for this offense?

No attorney here, or anyone, can ever answer the question of whether it's worth it or not. That is up to you. The crime of rape is one of the...

Do I need a criminal attourney and what should I do?

For a theft of that amount, you could be looking at grand theft - a felony carrying up to three years in state prison. If you intended to return...

Will my question be answered by a lawyer?

Yes - the answers posted here on avvo.com are by attorneys. As you read any responses to your question, you may want to double check to see...