Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

You seem to have a strong case since there is no evidence of your stealing or helping anyone steal. The problem may be that there might not be much value in the case since your wages at the Union City Walmart were probably low and there were no fringe benefits to lose. But many juries do not like corporations and especially Walmart so the case might have a significant value. An attorney specializing in employment law [there are two firms in Oakland who do so] could give yo a better idea of the case value. You might want to start merely by trying to get WalMart to rehire you based upon a letter from an attorney as to their lack of basis for there actions. I could do that, although I am not an employment law specialist, and you should certainly also consult someone who is.

Of course you can fight the charges with the defenses you discuss. However, you potentially face charges from simple shoplifting to felony burglary. You�ll learn the actual charge[s] and enhancements filed and get copies of all the police reports when appearing for arraignment at the first court hearing. The prosecutors can amend at any time they believe they can prove additional or different charges. The charges determine how much �time� and fines could potentially be imposed if convicted.

If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney that does, who will try to get a dismissal, diversion program, reduction, or other decent outcome through plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.