I missed my court hearing I was supposed to turn myself in ,will they give me the max time

Missing a surrender date can cause problems and an increased punishment. Maximum? Doubtful. But if you have a legitimate reason and you (and...

One a clean record and 1st time charge is there jail time and how long?

There are several different theft-related charges that could come into play. Some felonies and some misdemeanors. What could happen to you depends...

Are police allowed to search my trunk if im not on search an seasure?

Search questions are always fact dependent. Change one little fact and the whole scenario can change. The short answer is: with a warrant,...

Arrested for DUI does the DA Office office automatically send you information the officer wrote or do you need to request it?

This absolutely demonstrates why you must get an attorney and do it NOW. First - you only have 10 days from your arrest to contact the DMV to...

Often, community service or physical labor (CalTrans) is given in lieu of jail, so if that's the case, then your only option to convert the...

My friemd has a strike for burgurly and now got two robberies for chain snatching and he does have a mental illness

Obviously, he needs a good criminal defense attorney - and one that's sensitive to any mental health issues that are going on. Not every prior...

Can i plead the 5th without getting into anymore trouble?

First and foremost - talk to your attorney. There may be specifics of the plea deal that we aren't aware of, so don't rely on a website to...

I'll take your questions slightly out of order. #3 - can you do better than PC 1000? Potentially. If there was a legal issue with regards to...

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Yes - you're facing misdemeanor charges that can carry potential jail time, community service, probation and a ban on owning pets in the future....

Do I have to pay a civil demand letter I didn't get arrested new counsel took over and said khols has a civil claim against me

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...