Misdemeanor petty theft charge in RIchmond, CA. Amount of stolen merchandise, recovered in perfct condition, about $55

I'll try to answer your questions in order: First - can you get a lawyer? What happened at your arraignment? Did you say you wanted to...

What do you do when a live in caretaker robs the house?

Keep following up with the police department. Ask for the detective or investigator assigned to the case. Ask them what the status of the case...

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I was charge of pety theft caught stealing at frys worht less than 50 dollar what will happen to me got ticket

Petty theft of less than $400 is a misdemeanor, carrying a possible maximum of six months in county jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000. There is a...

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To the original poster: What sort of advice are you seeking on this forum? Case number 08HF0173 is a closed case in Orange County. According...

First time charge with pety theft worth of $40 dollar at Frys given a ticket and what will be the action for this will my career

Although petty theft of any amount under $400 can be charged as a misdemeanor, for theft under $50, there is a lesser charge of 490.1, an...

How do I get a lawyer to fight for me when I can't afford to pay for their services?

If you meet the standards for indigency, the court will appoint a public defender to represent you. If the public defender's office has a conflict...

A loved one is being charged with burglary and vandalism. what punishment will he be looking at if he is convicted?

It doesn't automatically mean state prison. Second degree burglary (such as commercial burglary or burglary of a vehicle) are "wobblers" and can...

My practice is criminal defense, but in addition to the answers given by other attorneys, I hope you don't rely on "everything you've read" because...

How to reply a demand letter asking money

Retail stores often send demand letters after a theft allegation - a "civil demand" letter. Although it's not technically connected to a criminal...