Changing ticket petty theft accusation in Orange County

The first and most important thing is to protect her. She's facing criminal charges that can have devastating effects if she is convicted....

Can private security for a theme park act like police officers?

Private persons have the authority to arrest people (a "citizen's arrest") in the Penal Code, so yes - they can do that... But - they are...

I am a recent victim of Domestic Violence. My BF was charged with pc245(a) 1 and the DA is now calling me. Do I have to answer?

There is a relatively new victim's rights law in place - Marsy's law. That gives you the right, as the victim, to know about any disposition in...

Caught shop lifting

Personally, I wouldn't look at this as a "slap on the wrist." You're more than likely going to face misdemeanor theft charges. If convicted,...

WHATS MY BOYFRIEND LOOKING AT FOR A P.C 459/460A?

Your question is a little difficult to track, but... If he does have a strike (and the increase in the bail makes me think he does), he's...

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What is the max sentence for one count of felony willful crulelty to a child?

It really depends on how it's charged. Penal Code section 273 has a couple of subsections - the main difference is what harm resulted and/or what...

Can I be convicted of cell phone text criminal threat if victim says they didnt feel threaten

The potential violation you're dealing with is Penal Code section 422 - Criminal Threats. Here's the language from the statute: 422. (a) Any...

Got arrested in a restroom bar

I'm not sure what your question is. He will need a criminal defense attorney and an migration attorney.

1538.5 Motion - Riverside CA - DUI Case

Search issues under Penal Code section 1538.5 are always fact-dependent. The first glaring issue is the initial contact. You say they pulled...

Required to advise of BAC?

You don't mention if you have a California Driver's License or not. If they confiscated your license at the time of your arrest and issued you a...