How can I be sure if I was charged for retail theft if the police were never called?

The store cannot "press" charges - only the government through the prosecutor's office can. If the police were not called initially, the odds are...

How can I expunge my misdemeanor domestic violence case 3 years ago?

You must be off probation & have all obligations fulfilled before you can apply for a dismissal (aka expungement). If your probation has not get...

My husband got arrest for being around gang members and a alleged suspect of a robbery but only charge is a parole hold

If he gets away with only a violation, he'll be lucky. Otherwise, he could be facing double digits in prison and strikes.

Is it ok that I do my community service somewhere else not where I told them that I will do?

Nobody here can authorize this - either talk to your attorney or you'll have I clear the change either with the court or the department that...

How can a case of Child Neglect and Endangerment that results in the death of the child be considered a misdemeanor?

I can sense the frustration you must fuel with the system. In any criminal case it is always up to the prosecution to bring forward sufficient...

Possible to be Charged with PC 261 (a) (2) but not convicted?

It is absolutely possible to be arrested, charged, but not convicted. Yes, an arrest would show up on a background check, but would not have to be...

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What is the least amount of time you have to serve for a pc496?

A sentence of 32 months on a single count of 496 tells me he has a prior strike. Because of that, he'll serve 80% of his sentence before release...

I got a petty theft ticket 484/488 PC on stealing in kohl's store .what is the best option to avoid going to jail ?

First, the "fine" from the store is not a fine it all, but a civil demand letter. Under California law, a merchant can "demand" up to $500 in a...

Is it illegal if a sister who testified against the other sister In a rape case to live together I'm the long run

There doesn't appear to be a legal reason they couldn't.

You are asking about a lot of "what ifs". The odds of what you describe are slim. You're toeing the line, but assuming it happened as you...