I was falsely accused of shoplifting. Do I have any legal rights.

Under California Penal Code 490.5(f)(1), a merchant can detain somebody they suspect of theft. A merchant may detain a person for a reasonable...

This person has a 11378 F H&S POSS NARC/NOT CONTR SUB along with 667.5(B) X3 F PC PRISON PRIOR WITHIN 5 YR

I agree with the reading and assessment of Mr. Marshall - if the three prison priors are all within the time period, then the maximum would be 6...

Is there a dallor amount when charged with grand theft that influences the court not to reduce to misdemeanor.

What would absolutely preclude a reduction? Nothing. The facts of the case, including the dollar amount of the loss, whether or not restitution has...

I don't believe that 245(b) was a "wobbler" back then. It certainly isn't now, so no, you cannot get that charge reduce to a misdemeanor. As...

No - they are not the same. An "expungement" (more correctly a dismissal under Penal Code section 1203.4) allows a person to go back and have the...

"HorribIe" Representation Is there a CriminaI Attorne wiIIing to accept this case Pro Bono? We need to fiIe for an appeaIs

If he has not yet been sentenced, he can file a motion for a new trial. If part of the grounds for that motion are that his trial attorney was...

What is the best defense for second degree roberry?

The best defense is what cabe proven by the defense... Or what they can do to undermine the prosecution's case. In a robbery case, infliction...

MY SON HAS NEVER BEEN IN TROUBLE BUT HE WAS IN A FIGHT AND IT WAS SELF DEFENCE BUT GOT CHARGE WITH G.B.I HE S 14YRS NOW WHAT HA

I think your question got cut off. If I read it correctly and he is 14, he will be dealt with through the juvenile court system. He is entitled to...

How many years for 3 federal charges?

These are state Health and Safety Code sections, not Federal charges (except under the exception as mentioned by Mr. Sanger). And - this appears...

How much time is it for getting pulled over with this 3 charges?

I'm not reading MJ (marijuana) anywhere into this as Mr. Sanger did.. The 11379 is a transportation or sales of a controlled substance such as...