Son was arrested and spent a night in jail for pc148.1. Will this case be dismissed?

If the prosecutor's office thinks there was a crime, they'll file charges and if they do (or have done) that, it will have to be dealt with in court.

Will the police be willing to get involved for expensive stolen objects by a minor?

They *might* question him, but don't expect search warrants and a huge investigation. Sorry. You have to give them something besides his reputation.

I am 20 years of age and have been charged with a 484 pc petty theft what is the possible outcome?

No, no, no! Don't just plead guilty! It may not have horrible short term consequences, but the long term effect of a theft conviction can really...

What is the punishment for a citation of Suspicion of petty theft, if the person's record is clean?

This is a criminal charge, but it's not "suspicion of petty theft" - it's attempted petty theft. The 664 denotes an attempt. What this person is...

Will my public defender be there on my court date or do I need to request one in advance? Are worse charges sentenced on Fridays

They aren't your public defender until the court appoints them. You'll have to request an attorney to be appointed to you when you appear. Each...

What Charges Are LIkely to Be Brought For This(For Each Individual Involved, All Under 18)

This reads like a homework assignment. If this is anything beyond a hypothetical or homework question, the short answer is whoever is charged...

Is insurance available for charges of assault or abuse in the workplace (claims by non-employees or customers/patients)?

You posted this under the "violent crime" section - it looks like it's more appropriate in a different category. I'll reclassify it so it will be...

Why am I not eligible for Drug Court.?

Your attorney should know the local requirements and disqualifying factors. The strike and prison prior are indeed probably the reason.

Is someone eligible for diversion for petty theft if a similar charge/diversion was about 10 years ago? Less than $100.00.

Alternative dispositions are (except for things like first time drug offenses) are discretionary for the prosecution to argue. The relatively...

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I was charged with a felony when I was 13 can I still own a gun in California.

I don't believe you may possess a firearm at this time. Under Penal Code 29800 and 29820, a juvenile with an adjudication (aka juvenile...