How long does it normally take for a court summons to arrive?

Because the police were not involved in the original situation, the odds are overwhelming that no criminal charges will ever be filed. Could they?...

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Can you be charged with a crime if the only witness had been drinking?

The short answer is yes. But... Every witness' credibility is always subject to attack. If any alcohol impaired their ability to see or...

If i got scared befor exiting the store and took the things out my bag$51 in all but a pair of kids sunglasses wear left in my

Petty theft can be anything from a penny up to $950. Can they charge you with all the items? Possibly, but typically, they would have a hard time...

A person reported i had 3 dogs off leash in a park. the narrative has the wrong name (added a t) + says im look 35 i'm 55

Normally, minor errors (misspelled name, incorrect gender, etc) won't result in a dismissal of charges, but if there are enough errors to call into...

I was got a ticket for petty theft less then a month ago, the store billed me $350. Is this in addition to the ticket?

Do a quick search here on avvo and you'll see the overwhelming response into ignore the civil demand letter. Why? Because that letter you got...

The statute of limitations has to do with how long the prosecution has to file charges. You're asking about speedy trial rights. A defendant in...

Am I eligible to have an arrest record sealed if I was arrested for a misdemeanor but the charges were reduced to an infraction?

Unless you were factually innocent, you cannot seal an adult arrest. You can seek relief under Penal Cose section 1203.4. If it has been a year...

I got filed with a Cilvil Demand Letter in Ca. the other day for $325 would they leave me alone if I told them I filed bankrupt?

If you start negotiating with them, including playing games by claiming bankruptcy, you're opening the door to them hounding you. The civil...

Me and a friend were charged with petty theft of an item costing $8

The "bill" you got was a civil demand letter. Under California law, merchants are allowed to demand up to $500 in a shoplifting incident. They...

More or less how much time would a second striker get if they were arrested for a concealed weapon?

The biggest factor will be the facts of the case. what type of weapon? A pocketknife or a gun? Why was he stopped and searched? What was the prior...