What are the consequences i may face from stealing from walmart in california?

If the police were not involved at the time, it's very unlikely they will be at any point. Without police involvement, no record. Regarding...

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Can I drop the charges against my husband of domestic violence nd how can I take out the restraining order the court put to us..

No, you cannot "drop" charges. That decision is exclusively up to the prosecutor. As a victim, you have rights though, including the right not to...

That charge (273.5) is a "wobbler". That means it can be charged either as a felony or a misdemeanor. Typically, the DA looks at the injuries...

What is the punishment for possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell?

The title of your questions and the facts you post below are contradictory. Possession with the intent to sell is a straight felony and, depending...

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Can I pay for an attorney to sit in court with me on the day of trial?

Decent area you describe is unlikely to come together as you want. For all the reasons Mr. Murillo (great answer, by the way) gives, any attorney...

Can a decision in a civil case be used as evidence that criminal charges should be filed if defendant stayed silent?

The burden of proof in a civil case is usually by a preponderance of the evidence (basically 51% to 49%). Just because a judge or a jury in a civil...

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Can I get my DUI case dismissed?

Yes, you have a very defensible case. First and foremost - make sure you don't miss the 10 day window to contact the DMV and set up a hearing, just...

I was convicted on 1-11-13 of 647b but am still on probation till 1-11-15. On 2-1-14 I received a ticket for 647b.

Your options are to get an attorney. There really isn't an option aside from that. Because of the consequences described by Mr. Marshall, you...

I received my civil demand in the mail. It was $200. Should I pay it?

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...

How do I get a misdemeanor expunged in California

California does not have a true "expungement" statute. What we do have is a dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. If granted, it doesn't wipe the case...