They have a right to detain and arrest people they believe are shoplifting. That doesn't mean they can use excessive force. The problem is...

Is their a chance my son can get 50% time when he goes to prison instead of 85% time this is his 1st time in prison at age 24

Sorry, but the law limits his credits to 15%. There is no coming change in the law that would alter that.

I have a drunk in public on my record; however, I did not get a ticket or need to appear in court. How do I clear my record?

Then only way to clear up an arrest that want made in error is through a petition for factual innocence. The burden of proof is on you to...

I got a ticket while I was on a civil compromise ( I think that's what it called)

An infraction can't be used to violate your probation. It shouldn't mess up your deal.

Have an FTA from 11yrs ago, for a fishing hook violation.

I can only assume that your fishing hook violation is a misdemeanor. Could they do something? Sure, but it is highly unlikely. Do you have a...

Boyfriend got arrested yesterday

His attorney may have a Kellett issue to raise - essentially saying that any conduct contained within the original case should have been prosecuted...

Can my bail be raised on a charge I already posted bail on previously

Something's confusing me. You said you were on probation, then charged with 4 new offenses. Then you say they were all first time offenses. ...

It is possible to expunge a misdemeanor (failure to disclose while sex registration) the second time than the first one?

The procedures for dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4 are the same no matter how many times you do it. You must be off probation for all cases,...

Can a jury still deliberate without a alternate present?

As long as the alternate heard all the evidence, instructions and closing argument, there's no reason for them to be present while the 12 "regular"...

You cannot reduce a first degree (residential) burglary to a misdemeanor. It's a straight felony. Yes, you can request a reduction on the second...