I was caught shoplifting. The police weren't called. I just filled out a piece of paper with my info on it.
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Answered on November 02, 2014
You cannot have a convixtion without going to court and either pleading guilty (or no contest) or being found guilty after trial.
It sounds as...
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What is the law say about a case that has been dismissed and reopen a year and a half after it was dismissed....
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Answered on November 01, 2014
Except in very limited circumstances, a misdemeanor can only be dismissed one time. If your case was truly dismissed previously, it cannot be...
I shoplifted, and still haven't received a letter in the mail about my fine I was told I'd receive. What do I do?
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Answered on October 24, 2014
It's not a civil "fine" - it's a civil demand letter. California law allows a merchant to demand up to $500 following a theft incident. These...
Can I pay someone else's DUI fines, in person, if they have a bench warrant? Does this person need to show up to court?
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Answered on October 23, 2014
Once there is a warrant, the court in Orange County will not accept payment from anyone. The warrant must be recalled before it can be paid.
If...
Received a citation for petty theft. Have a clean record. Will I ever or will it be possible to remove this from my record?
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Answered on October 23, 2014
Unfortunately, criminal cases don't just go away or get removed. Your goal should be, with the help of a good local criminal defense attorney, to...
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Incase of an infraction what can we do, there have been a few attorneys who have already said we cannot have a public defender.
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Answered on October 23, 2014
Yes, you can hire an attorney to represent him in court, but he cannot get a public defender on an infraction. If he is eligible for traffic school...
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Unpaid civil demand from Macy's , will it prevent future employment?
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Answered on October 23, 2014
You're likely in their system and although you dodged a bullet by avoiding prosecution, there is a good chance they will cross-reference and find...
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I was charged with battery and trespassing and this is my first offense. I was wondering if you think I will get jail time?
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Answered on October 21, 2014
It's not just the charges. The facts of the case are most important. is some jail time possible? Of course. Will you get any? That's another story....
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Can you be charged with gun enhancement if the gun was not found on you?
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Answered on October 21, 2014
Yes. There are several firearms enhancements - everything from personal use and arming to co-principal armed. It depends on what they can prove...
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What will happen for for being caught the first time shoplifting?
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Answered on October 21, 2014
If the police were not called initially, they could be contacted later for a report and possible criminal charges. Over such a low amount, it may...
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