I was granted interstate compact from Nevada to CA. 3 years probation. Can California add 2 years to my probation sentence?
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Answered on May 15, 2009
No they can't. You need to get a certified copy of the minute order imposing your terms and conditions of probation from the Nevada court, and...
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I received a letter from an investigator stating that I have been identified as a suspect in a case they are investigating.
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Answered on May 15, 2009
Absolutely. DO NOT contact the detective who wrote the letter.
Bear in mind what that letter does NOT say: that if you DO contact the detective,...
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What happens with a probation violation
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Answered on May 14, 2009
It's your son's obligatoin to keep his PO informed of his whereabouts. However, the court shouldn't hammer him on a technicality like this. I'm...
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Do felony d.u.I. Always get 50% time on their sentence?
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Answered on May 14, 2009
Yes, if there are no other complications, your husband should get 50% credit, once he is signed into state prison. While he's in county jail...
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Can a police officer take you to jail if you were on parole and your girlfriend had an unregistered gun in her house?
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Answered on May 12, 2009
Sounds to me like the police are trying to f*** with your boyfriend. If he has a separate residence, he should beat this case. Might be a...
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4 Warrants and only one surrenders
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Answered on May 11, 2009
The one who surrenders gets his bail set, and gets to start working on raising the money early on. Because he surrendered himself, the judge may...
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Is it true that the pomona superior court can sentence you to alot of time? can i talk to the judge?
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Answered on May 11, 2009
Yes, they can sentence you to a lot of time in Pomona -- or in ANY superior court.
No, you can't talk to the judge about your brother. Only his...
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Where can i get a pro bono criminal atterney?
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Answered on May 10, 2009
The Public Defender's Office does this. It is their job.
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If you were to see a fight at a party can you go to jail for not testifying
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Answered on May 10, 2009
If you are subpoenaed and properly served, you must show up in court on the date and at the time specified on the subpoena. At some point, though,...
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Taking a Plea
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Answered on May 10, 2009
If the sentence was agreed to between your lawyer and the prosecutor, the judge CANNOT change it. He CAN refuse to sign off on a plea bargain he...
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