Does the 3 strike calif law apply here?
Luckily it doesn't sound like any of the crimes you've mentioned are "strike" offenses. Still, prior DUIs can affect sentencing. Your son may be...
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Luckily it doesn't sound like any of the crimes you've mentioned are "strike" offenses. Still, prior DUIs can affect sentencing. Your son may be...
There are usually sentencing alternatives to jail time for misdemeanors. Even assuming he gets convicted (which you shouldn't!), he would likely...
The category of batteries that do not also amount to assault is small. Basically, such a crime would only occur if you went up to someone and hit...
Your attorney can bring this up at arraignment.
There is really nothing that can be added to Mr. Marshall's thorough answer.
No way! Letting a detective talk to a 14 year old without a lawyer would be a bad idea. Consult with some local attorneys ASAP.
This doesn't sound like friendship to me.
I would defer to a Tennessee lawyer, but here in California it is a crime only to possess a "useable amount" so any trace amount left in a bag...
Some courthouses have different judges in the same department depending on the day. Depending on which courthouse you're talking about it might be...
Being in custody when you failed to appear in court for the ticket gives you a complete defense against the FTA, but you'll still need to either...