Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

iI received a notice to appear for a CA PC 484, I contacted the store and humbly apologized for my wrong doings and that I would pay for the merchandise and restitutions. They in turn said that they would call the DA. I live in another state, which creates a hard situtation to getting to CA. Can the accept my offer and drop the charges or is the DA decision?


Asked on 6/27/10, 10:48 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Joe Dane Law Office of Joe Dane

It's not up to the store (or any victim of any crime) to "press" or "drop" charges. That's always up to the DA.

You need a criminal defense attorney to represent you. There may be ways to reduce the charge, settle it without a conviction or otherwise minimize the damage from this incident.

What can happen in your case depends on where you are, your record (if any), the facts of the case and what your lawyer can work out.

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Answered on 6/27/10, 2:27 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

Technically, it is the DA's motion, and the judge's decision. But it is never the victim's motion or decision.

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Answered on 6/27/10, 2:41 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

It's the D.A.'s decision. And now that you have apologized and promised to pay, you have made her job a lot easier by admitting your guilt. You need a lawyer ASAP.

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Answered on 6/27/10, 6:58 pm


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