This is a common scam. Try not to worry. but its a great lesson about the dangers of sexting with people you don't know. If it was a 17 year old...

Is it a good idea for me to take the stand in my defense,even though I have a prior drug conviction with the same co defendant?

Thats not the type of question to ask on this site. That question can only be decided by you after having a full discussion with your attorney...

Can a probation department refuse to grant Court approved early termination of sentence because I don't wish to drive anymore?

You just said the Court approved it pending Probation approval. That's not the same as a court order. Thats the court telling you that its up to...

This is the 3rd or 4th time you've asked about this. Everything you've described shows that you were given a warning and let go. You will drive...

entrapment or illegal stop

That is no where near the definition of entrapment. Cops don't have to stand out in the open and make themselves obvious. Maybe you have other...

What is likely to happen or should I do when facing three charges?

What should you do when facing three charges? Hiring an attorney sounds like the obvious start.

How do I know if I was charged with shoplifting?

If they let you go then you weren't charged. You would know if you were charged. They would've brought you down to the station in handcuffs and...

Can the DA office after agreeing to a plea and the person is sentence go back and take back the original plea?

Maybe. You'll need to speak with his attorney. Maybe the original sentence wasn't legal, maybe the agreement was misstated on the record, etc. ...

Are *orders* from church's pastors to *obey* them, including committing criminal acts, legal in CA under Member Contract?

This is a cult, not a religion. Regardless, church law is not legal law. A church is well within their rights to require certain things like...

What can I do when my friend has been charged with murder and unlawful possession of a fire arm

You can hire him a lawyer, which would make you a very good friend given how much that would cost for these charges, and you can support him...