Christopher Robert Martens’s Answers

Christopher has answered 8 questions

• Background check for visiting at prison will show a book and release that i was never charged with?

  Asked by a user in Lemoore, CA - 6 months ago.

  Your record my show an arrest, however, anyone can be arrested for anything, so your record is for all intents and purposes clean. Your arrest should not prevent you from visiting any prison or jail.

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• Can they release you from jail at an arraignment?

  Asked by a user in Bakersfield, CA - 6 months ago.

  The answer is yes, instead of requiring him to post bail, the judge may allow him to be released on this O.R. or honor bail. An attorney can help get your Boyfriend out of jail by either seeking a...

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• Prop 36 passed now what do we do I dont see any info out there to get the paper work to apply for resentencing

  Asked by a user in Lemoore, CA - 6 months ago.

  The 25 to life sentences can only be imposed when the new third felony is a strike, meaning that it has to be considered a serious or violent felony. The new three strikes law will imposes the 25 to...

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• What will happen at my arraignment?

  Asked by a user in Bakersfield, CA - 6 months ago.

  For any criminal case to be filed against you, there must be an arraignment on the charges. An arraignment will probably one of the very first court appearance you will make. The purpose for an...

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• Can someone tell me the difference between accessory to a robbery and accessory to a robbery after the fact is?

  Asked by a user in Fresno, CA - 6 months ago.

  Accessory after the fact means that the crime has already been committed and is completed. Then steps are taken by someone who did not commit the robbery to help cover it up. For example one might...

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• What kind of sentencing does a first time offender get for petty theft in ca? i am a certified AOD counselor. 1 prior 15yrs ago

  Asked by a user in Visalia, CA - 6 months ago.

  While I have seen cases where Defendants have received up the full 365 day in county jail, that is not common. More commonly most clients without a long history of theft related crimes recive...

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• What is the sentencing for a 17 year old who has committed armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, and battery assault and

  Asked by a user in Bakersfield, CA - 6 months ago.

  While there are enhancement or other special allegations that could increase the punishment, 1st degree robbery is punishable by three, four, or six years in state prison. 2nd Degree Robbery is...

• I filed a 1381 in prison. was told by p.d. while in court w/new chrg. that 1381 was only to clear misdemeanors is that true

  Asked by a user in Visalia, CA - 6 months ago.

  The short answer is yes. If you have pending charges the demand results requires that your matter be prosecuted. Failure by the DA to prosecute your case may result in dismissal.