I was charged with code pc484 (a) i must appear to Pasadena court at 03/03/15.does the court provide attorneys at no cost?

You should always have an attorney. If you truly cannot afford one (and you'll never know if you can or not unless you meet to discuss your case,...

I Was Arrested For 459 Burglary 2nd Degree Can I Be Facing Possible Jail Time ?

With the passage of Prop 47, shoplifting burglaries are now no longer second degree but straight "shoplifting" under Penal Code 459.5. Yes, there...

What happens at a violation of probation hearing?

Before you get to a hearing, you are first arraigned on the allegation that you have violated. At that probation violation arraignment, you can...

I was caught shoplifting 3 items that coast about $38 total at Whole Foods, and I need to pay $50 to $500. What should I do?

If theboolicebwere not involved at the time of the incident, it is very unlikely they would be later. Could the store file a police report? Yes,...

Is one eligible for prop47 if he has a past conviction of GBI?

Simple possession does qualify under Prop 47, but the specific charge he was convicted of matters. It's not just that he had GBI attached. What was...

It's a private company, so they can ban you and revoke your membership for no reason or any reason. You can make your case to the manager and/or...

Chaotic theft case

With the new laws because of the passage of Prop 47, petty theft is a misdemeanor no matter how many priors you have. Could they raise your bail?...

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I want to reverse the charge of possession of weed with intent to sell.How do I do it in Calif nothing since first time offense.

Reverse it? You can't. The dismissal you got is the best you can do short of a governor's pardon. (California does not have a true...

I need a attorney to fill out my application for gubernatorial pardon.

You can use the "find a lawyer" feature here on avvo to begin your search. Look for a good, experienced criminal defense attorney. You may want to...

Can i terminate my propation early and expunge my felony pc 245 a 1

This is something to discuss Face to face with a good local criminal defense attorney. With a conviction for 245 as a felony where the weapon...