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290 Registration

If your question is: are there sex offenses in which you ONLY have to register during probation and not after probation, the answer is maybe. Right now there is no case law on this and now statute that specifically indicates one way of the other . However, I have had it happen in cases in which the offense is one in which registration is not mandatory and is only discretionary under 290.006. I have had cases where the plea bargain stipulated that the 290 registration is only for the term of...

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Please,help-me

In order for a touching to be a molest, it must be accompanied by a sexual intent. Touching a minor's private parts suggests a sexual intent unless there is a medical purpose or some other legitimate reason. Taking a bath with a 15 year old girl doesn't look good. I strong advise seeking legal counsel right away. Please feel free to call me at 916 932-7150 if you are looking for someone who has lots of experience with these types of cases.

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Was my son's civil rights violated?

Simply put, school grounds are considered protected areas. As a result school administrators are given a great deal of latitude to search students if they believe that the student committed a crime. The amount of latitude is currently before the US Supreme Court involving a strip search of a female student who had aspirin, which was considered contraband. However, in your son's case, since he was found with a controlled substance, the administration did have the legal right to do a search...

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In the state of CA, if a juvenile is on probation and has a mutual agreement with the family to move out is that ok?

The only way to really know is to ask the probation officer. It will depend mostly upon what you are on probation for and whether the probation officer feels that your moving out of your parents home is in your best interest.

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Im looking for an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent my boyfriends case through Trial in Yolo co courts?

There are several good attorney's in the Sacramento area. Who you hire will often depend upon the nature of the charges. If your boyfriend is charged with some sort of sexual misconduct I specialize in that type of representation. I can also recommend the firm of Rothschild, Wishek and Sands. If the offense is of a non-sexual nature, I am more then happy to talk to you regarding who might be the best person to talk too.

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How often does the D.A. drop download of internet pornography cases?

If you believe that you are being investigated for internet pornography or any other criminal activity, you should contact an attorney right away. Possession or "distribution" of child pornography is often prosecuted as a Federal offense with extremely serious penalty's. The sooner you retain an attorney, the sooner someone can start working on the case and guild you in the right direction. They can interface with the prosecution and work toward a favorable out come. They can also protect...

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My attorney purposed letter of offer to the DA and asked me if I disagree and like to modify it do so or re-type it and he will.

I am not completely clear on your question, but it appears that your attorney wanted to make a written offer to settle your case with the district attorney. I sounds as if you modified the offer that your attorney proposed. It may be that your lawyer feels that offer to settle you have made is not realistic or may in someway undermine his/her ability to negotiate in the future. However, He/she has an obligation to keep you informed of the proceedings and to explain to you why he feels that...

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No charges after 72 hours means they let you go?

Technically you are correct that if no charges are filed within 72 hours they are suppose to release the accused. However, they can "re-file" and keep him in custody. Unfortunately, there is no clear remedy for this situation. However, since it does appear that the DA intends to file charges, getting an attorney to assist with bail and defense against the charges is well advised.

First offence grand theft pc 487 a

It sounds like your attorney has it covered. You need to talk to him or her about what is going to happen. Every county is alittle different. It sounds like you are doing all the right things at this point.

I am being falsely accused of a sex come and the police want to interview me. Should I go, should I have a lawyer.

I agree with what everyone is saying. You absolutely need to talk to a lawyer before talking to the police. Most likely you will be advised to not make a statement but each case has to be determined on it's own merits. When in doubt do not talk to the police.