Am I facing charges ? What is the best thing to do in this scenario ? Can I just give the money back without facing prosecution

If (that's the first of) you are identified, you could be charged with misdemeanor theft. There is a split between fixing this in the moral...

Your first court date is your arraignment. That is when you were told of the charges against you. No witnesses need to show up for that date. If it...

Should I go into court with a completed certificate for the online shoplifting course?

An online course will do nothing for you in Orange County. In order to look for factual or legal defenses - or failing that, to get the best...

Can I terminate my Felony probation early?

You are always entitled to make that request, but whether or not is granted is a whole different question. Typically, when you make a plea deal you...

What can we do as far as striking a deal? What are we looking at as far as sentencing ?

Get a lawyer. That's how you "strike a deal." They are looking at 4 years PLUS an additional five years if it is over 4 kilos. No amount of...

How do I expunge my record and would I be able to freely buy a firearm in california

California does not have a true "expungement" statute. What we do have is a dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. If granted, it doesn't wipe the case...

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496(a) and enhancement charges?

Yes, if the property is under $950, Prop 47 makes the 496 a misdemeanor unless he has certain disqualifying priors. Some strikes (he has one) make...

What charges is he looking at and can he apply for the drug minus two?

I'm not sure what you mean by "drug minus two". If he is charged in state court, he is looking at transportation plus a weight enhancement. The...

What can I do if I can't pay bail to get out of jail and what does cite and release mean? can I be going back to prison?

I'm having a hard time following your question. If there is a warrant for your arrest, you will be taken into custody and brought before the judge....

If you're asking about "pressing" criminal charges - that isn't up to an individual to do. That is exclusively the government's decision through a...