My son's public defender had my son plead quilty to a plea agreement and he has been sentenced. how can we appeal or withdrawlth

Assuming he was sentenced to probation, he can file a motion to withdraw his plea. It's not automatic that his request will be granted. I...

Help articulate the meaning of case closed in this instance

The only thing that will prevent the filing of criminal charges is the passage of the statute of limitations. A week and a half is a drop in the...

Any warrant could at the least get you detained and at the worst get you arrested. The way to fix this is to retain an attorney that practices in...

First time offense ! Shoplifting...jail time ??

This is a duplicate question. You've gotten several answers to your other posting. Jail is very unlikely, but the concern you should have is...

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What will happen if I don't pay$325 from kohl's civil claim letters from their attorney ?

If you ignore their letters (as almost every attorney here suggests), they have a choice - let it go or sue you in small claims. They won't sue. ...

I s told $10 sunglasses from rite aid, it was my first time offense and they got them back...do you think I will go to jail?

If the police were called and you were given a citation to appear in court, you'll likely face petty theft charges. While theft of under $50 can...

The problem is that the federal system doesn't necessarily recognize a state dismissal under 1203.4. For example, it does nothing to affect...

My son was arrested for PC 25850 in San Diego County. He is only 19 years old with no prior arrests and is from out of state.

I assume it was under subsection (c)(6). If so, it is a "wobblers and can be either a felony or a misdemeanor. Bottom line? You need a good...

You need a better lawyer. They're wrong about what you can do about infractions. Infractions CAN be dismissed (commonly, but incorrectly,...

Convicted of VC23152(b), should I cancel my insurance for now?

Unless there is something else going on, you're only going to be suspended for 30 days. After that, you can get a restricted license to & from...