Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I had a Stroke in December of last year, it leaves me at times forgetting things , where I am at what is going on around me I don"t drive anymore I am only 55 I was in Target and went to the ATM to check on the balance in my Checking and Savings as I am looking at it I am walking with my cart I got half way through the first set of doors was grabbed thrown on a wall with my arm twisted and said I was shop lifting they said they had a picture of me before which they showed me a picture and wanted me to admit it was me I was not about to do no such thing I explained I was not paying attention as I was walking I had plenty of money to pay for what was in my cart it came to 173 Dollars I have never been in trouble with the law in my life not even a ticket I was taken to jail booked finger printed pictures taken what do you think is going to happen to me in court I go in two days???


Asked on 8/04/14, 11:02 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

You area going to be arraigned, at which time the only response you are to give is a plea of 'not guilty'. do NOT talk to police, court personnel or ANYONE about the case except with and through an attorney. Requesst a 'pre trial hearing' date, and take an attorney with you to that hearing. Listen to his advice once he learns all the facts and allegations against you. If you have no prior record, he may even be able to obtain a 'deal' that includes no conviction on your record.

If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. I�ll be happy to help fight and get the best outcome possible, using whatever defenses and sympathies there may be. I�ve been doing these cases for many years.

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Answered on 8/04/14, 11:09 am
David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

As a Former Deputy District Attorney and a Former Judge Pro Tem, who has handled these matters for almost 30 years, I must tell you to call an attorney who specializes in criminal defense NOW. Go over all the facts, and let the expert direct you. Many attorneys offer FREE CONSULTATIONS, as does my firm. Call and, over the phone, I can ask you the questions I need to and you can go more in depth into the facts and I'm sure you will know how to proceed, once we speak.......David Wallin

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Answered on 8/04/14, 11:44 am


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