If you are arrested for petty with priors and go to trial could be convicted?

The law changed a while back and now it takes three prior petty theft convictions to turn a new one into a potential felony. (There are some...

If you are arrested for petty with priors and go to trial could be convicted?

First - to clarify.... The law changed a while back and now it takes three prior petty theft convictions to turn a new one into a potential...

Is it a crime to talk to strangers in bad areas?

Of course it's not illegal to talk to a stranger. I'm assuming they're alleging the conversation included a discussion of something illegal in...

Is there any way to expunge penal code 484 after a year?

Yes, you can request early termination of probation under Penal Code 1203.3. As long as you haven't had any violations and have completed...

If the charge could have been charged initially, then they can add it at any time, but if it's being added in retaliation because you didn't accept...

What should I do

Nobody here can (or should) be telling you what to do with your case. Only your lawyer - the one with access to all the reports and evidence - can...

I have been charged with my FIRST (ever) misdemeanor. I need some advice please? Do I need a lawyer?

Get a lawyer. There may be legal or factual defenses that completely beat the charges. Or - there may be things your attorney can do to reduce the...

Can I lower or dismiss charges for a petty theft misdemeanor?

This is a duplicate post. Please see your other posting.

There has to be criminal intent PLUS an act to make you liable. Just knowing what he does and being present doesn't mean you will be convicted, but...

Can I lower or dismiss charges for a petty theft misdemeanor?

First of all - stop making statements online. This isn't private. Next - you absolutely MUST get a lawyer. Yes, there may be defenses or ways...