Another worthless, generic answer from the previous out-of-state attorney. If the police were not called on the day this took place, then the...

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484 petty theft first time

With all that you have at stake - immigration issues, a criminal record that can impact your ability to get a job, etc. - you absolutely need a...

Will my husband go to jail for domestic violence?

Assuming lots of things... Assuming he has no record, you weren't substantially injured, that you express your wishes not to see him punished,...

Can I have my DV arrests erased since I was never charged

Even "erasing" the arrests through a petition for factual innocence under Penal Code section 851.8 won't stop the allegations from being raised in...

I got arrested for cpc 466 petty theft with priors

No - it was not a contract to forgo prosecution if you cooperated with them. They lied to you in order to avoid a fight in the store. ...

I was caught shoplifting at macy's .

I'm not sure if the first answer is correct based on their state law, but this question was asked in California. A merchant cannot stop...

In California, would restitution be awarded when sentenced to a victim's family in a criminal case if a death occurred?

In a criminal case, restitution is always part of any sentence. In a case involving a death, the restitution would include medical bills and...

Sending money in the mail.

It's a pyramid scheme chain letter. No, they're not legal.

What will happen in court?

Don't overlook your court date. The citation is your written promise to appear and you likely won't get any further notice or letters from the...

I have an open felony case in Ohio for creict card theft from 15 years ago. I was charged but have no conviction as i never show

The warrant will never expire, so unless you want to keep getting arrested, you're going to have to deal with this. After 15 years, they may not...