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No Defense or Money to Pay Fines? Try a Penal Code 1385 Motion to Dismiss.

29 Nov

How to make a motion to dismiss a court case when you have no defense. Use Penal Code section 1385 to request a dismissal “in the interests of justice”. Continue reading →


 
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Posted in 1385, Celebrity Arrests, defense, dimiss, Going to Court, penal code, Traffic Court Forms, Traffic Court Trials

 

Dealing with Petty Theft and Shoplifting Charges Under P.C. 484 / PC 488

22 Jun

Defendants charged with petty theft should not just walk in and plead guilty, even if it looks bad. There are ways to manage the damage the problem poses. By hiring a professional Attorney to work on your side, or by getting help from the public defenders office, you can give yourself the best chance to avoid a theft conviction that could restrict job opportunities in the future. Continue reading →


 
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Posted in 1385, 490.1, arraignment, Going to Court, infraction, misdemeanor, penal code, petty theft, plea agreement, public defender, shoplifting