Got caught shoplifting from Safeway as a first time offense? Paying the fine?
This is one of the most common questions on Avvo. It's not a "fine" you have to pay. It's a civil demand letter. California law allows a...
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This is one of the most common questions on Avvo. It's not a "fine" you have to pay. It's a civil demand letter. California law allows a...
The restraining order is an order against him. He is in violation by being around you (assuming it was a no contact order). If it is a "peaceful...
The only way to restore your rights is with a pardon from the Governor. Most people take the route of a certificate of rehabilitation and...
Slow down and take a breath. Yes, you have issues with your record and immigration issues. The only way to get this sorted out is to actually...
A judge can order a bench warrant, but "hold" it until a future date. If you show up or do what you're supposed to do by that date, they won't...
It depends on the judge and what you do from here on out. If you sit back and do nothing, you're not demonstrating that you just relapsed and are...
Have you asked your PD why you should wait? The judge could have ordered a "bench warrant hold" until the next date. What that means is that if...
You may have made a police report - that doesn't mean that you "filed charges". Only the prosecutor's office can file criminal charges....
They made an honest mistake & sent you money you were not entitled to. You have to return it. We're talking $300 here. What will they do if...
Yes, Prop 47 could reclassify this to a misdemeanor if the value of the item taken was under $950. There is a better outcome though - a true...