How can I avoid Prop 36 Track 2 after failing test 5 of 6? First 4 were good, one remains and end date would be 1/10 apx

If you want to reap the benefit of prop36 (the eventual dismissal), you've got to complete it. If the program rules call for you to go back a step,...

Can you get banned from a place until your cleared as a suspect

A private store can ban you regardless of what happens (or doesn't happen) in court.

Is there a chance my petty theft charge (under $50) could be dismissed?

Theft of any amount from a penny up to $950 is petty theft - a misdemeanor. Yes, there is a section for theft of under $50 that is an infraction.,...

Restraining order was granted by default the judge granted a new hearring to hear my side why would a lawyer tell me not to ?

Without knowing the entire back history of your situation, there's no guess why your lawyer would say not to fight. Regarding someone speaking...

If a misdemeanor case is dismissed, it's over. If there was a protective ordering conjunction with that case, it too ends upon dismissal of the...

What would be your civil rights, according to the amount of time, county jail can hold you, without appearing in court?

You go to court in 2 court days or they release you. The charge doesn't matter.

Do I have to say yes to being convicted of a criminal offense?

As long as it is a private employer and not a government (both state and federal) position, a dismissed conviction (Penal Code 1203.4) would not...

Do I have to say yes to being convicted of a criminal offense?

As long as it is a private employer and not a government (both state and federal) position, a dismissed conviction (Penal Code 1203.4) would not...

Criminal defense question: Can someone be charged with escorting without a permit if that person took nothing?

There may also be the lesser crime of an attempt to commit that offense if they believe you harbored the requisite intent, but were somehow...

Hello I have been charged with Ca PC 484-488(a) Petty Theft: I am pro per, the DA has doctored evidence and had no proof

I'm sorry – and I mean this with absolutely no disrespect, but your question illustrates a lack of understanding of criminal procedure. The...