What is going to happen? Should I talk to the police or lawyer first?

Never ever ever ever talk to the police in a situation like this without consulting with a lawyer. The police are not out to get your side of...

Civil Demand for Internal theft in CA

The normal response to questions about civil demand letters is to ignore them following a shoplifting incident, but because this was internal...

Hi my Jim last month I tried to steal a computer from Costco and was arrested and I'm not sure what to expect.

You'll be facing either petty theft (anything under $950), grand theft (over $950) or burglary if they think you entered with the intent to steal. ...

DUI school vs standard plea on 2nd dui.

A standard condition of probation for a DUI (whether it's a first or subsequent) is the completion of an alcohol program. First offender programs...

If you walk in and plead guilty, no - the initial costs aren't that great. A few hundred dollars in court costs maybe. Of course, you'll be on...

There is something to be said for how you "click" with an attorney - and potentially how a jury will as well. You haven't specified a practice...

Can I get this arrest record off my rap sheet? Is there something to bring to court filled out after the case to present?

To directly answer your question of whether or not you can get this off your rap sheet: The only way to remove an entry is through the granting...

I have been caught shoplifting at Sephora.I am back to Europe now.Will this show on my record?

If the police were not involved initially when you were detained by the store personnel, the odds are overwhelming that nothing will happen now. ...

Are there any cases in CA where the judge was able to grant a defendant half-time for second degree robbery with no criminal his

There would be a limit on the credits. Because robbery is a violent offense, they would only get 15% credits, not half time. The judge may...

In Ca does the original judge that signed a warrant have to be the judge when filing a motion to quash & traverse?

If I'm understanding your question correctly, your motion to quash the search warrant will be heard in one hearing in front of one judge. If there...