How much time?

Sorry to be vague, but it really depends on several factors: Most importantly - where you are. Some counties are more lenient on drug offenses,...

What are the possible consequences for stealing $1,000 from officemax

It's not up to the "victim" (OfficeMax) to prosecute or not. The District Attorney or City Prosecutor can make the determination to file or not. ...

Statutory Rape??? 18 when child is born and sex was consensual, is filing charges necessary?

It is the age of the minor at the time of the sexual act, not their age at the time of the birth of the child that matters. If either party was...

Hi I caught for shopliftinf the amount Im no sure but was 150 the plice came This happened in Oakland California

The citation is your promise to appear in court on the date listed on the ticket. If you go to court that day, but no charges have been filed yet,...

"Metal knuckles" (a.k.a. brass knuckles) are illegal under California law. Penal Code section 12020(a)(1) makes it a felony (technically, it's a...