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Brian Richard Dinday
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I accept criminal defense cases from Salinas to Sonoma, and have done many gang...
John M. Kaman
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If he is charged with murder he will almost certainly be charged as an adult....
Howard Woodley Bailey
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Contributor Level 9

Most criminal defense work that is not handled by private defense lawyers, is...
Brian Neal Gurwitz
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I've been practicing criminal law in Orange County for about 15 years. Overall,...
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Ronald S. Pichlik
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Person One and Person Two could both be charged with be drunk and disorderly....
Edward Jerome Blum
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1 and 2 disorderly/drunk in public. 2 battery. 1 maybe battery for responding...
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Robert Lee Marshall
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Contributor Level 7

Public defenders are attorneys paid by the government to defend people who can'...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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I absolutely concur with the wise and cogent observations of my colleague. Good...
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John M. Kaman
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Since you are just asking this hypothetically I'll be brief. Incompetence,...
Brian Neal Gurwitz
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Mr. Kaman is correct. For the benefit of you and others who may be...
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Joseph Briscoe Dane
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Under Penal Code section 350, it can be a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on...
Brian T Pedigo
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Cal. Penal Code 350 is a very long statute. (http://law.onecle.com/california/...
Pamela Koslyn
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Please see the link below for CA Legal Aid resources. Your grandson may be...
Brian Neal Gurwitz
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Unlike most fields of law where pro bono attorneys are necessary if someone...
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Brian Richard Dinday
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Here are my suggestions. Search this site and Google for "San Francisco...
Deirdre Lynn O'Connor
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Another approach is to ask someone who recently used a lawyer and was very...
Pamela Koslyn
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You have posted a question, and obviously you meant to contact Avvo's website...
Matthew Edward Williamson
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I agree with Attorney Koslyn's answer and would add that you may want to ask...
Robert Lee Marshall
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Please don't use the term "statutory rape" because it tends to prejudice people...
Robert Lee Marshall
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I just noticed that you asked if there were any defenses. The only defenses...
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Michael Paul Marsille
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Not likely. It would depend on if you were trying to avoid an accident or...
Joseph Briscoe Dane
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The prosecution must prove the crime, including when it was committed. It may...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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As noted by my colleague, the significance of the issue depends on several...
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Joseph Briscoe Dane
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From what you wrote, it's difficult to answer your question. It sounds...
Robert Lee Marshall
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There is no way to answer this question with the brief facts you have given. If...
Pamela Koslyn
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Contributor Level 10

People charged with crimes who can't afford private lawyers get a free public...
Joseph Briscoe Dane
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One small correction to Mr. Kaman's answer - second degree robbery carries 2, 3...
John M. Kaman
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PC ยง 211 defines robbery as theft by force or fear. 1st degree robbery...
Alan James Brinkmeier
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The Sixth Amendment of our Constitution provides that every criminal defendant...
Matthew Edward Williamson
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I agree with attorney Marshall's answer and would add that if he has been...
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Elena Condes
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It sounds like the case is under way and so your son likely has a lawyer by now....
John M. Kaman
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Contributor Level 10

OR is reserved for people who are not a flight risk and generally for less...
Nicole Quijano Valera
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It's definitely good that your son doesn't have a criminal record. From what...
Carlos Gonzalez
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While i do not practice in your State, gun charges are generally treated VERY...
Chad Raymond Maddox
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No doubt about it... you need to hire an experienced DUI attorney. If you get...
George Fredrick Mueller
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ou unfortunately had a motor vehicle accident and may be facing possible...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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At sentencing, it is not usual for the Court to delay taking the sentenced...
John M. Kaman
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First of all you can't have consensual sex with a minor under CA law so your...

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