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I have 2 prior strikes (not drug related) and i recently got pulled over and charged with 11377 A. although the contraband was
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Answered on August 10, 2011
That third strike need NOT be a strike felony -- ANY felony will do. If you have two prior strikes, the DA can allege them, and you may be looking...
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I not only listened but heard all of your responses to my questions regarding the Marsden Motion and thank you all, but
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Answered on July 30, 2011
If his lawyer has threatened him, your husband should make a record of it -- that is, should tell the judge in open court. The threat should be...
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Is there a law that prohibits the courts from imposing a harsher sentence on the aider and abettor, because perpetrators charge
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Answered on July 29, 2011
Absolutely not. Happens all the time.
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Can a person be evicted from a city for an offense of contributing to the deliquency of a minor?
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Answered on July 25, 2011
I don't understand what you mean by "evict himself and his family from the city." Is this the same as "leave town"?
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My friend was arrested two weeks ago for possession of two pocket knives. How much jail time will he recieve?
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Answered on July 25, 2011
There is no way to tell. The fact that he has completed two years of parole without incident (they WERE without incident, weren't they?) will...
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What are the chances my ex being deported if... recently caught with ilegal indoor grow, (against court orders) in a drug free
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Answered on July 25, 2011
If she hasn't been arrested, let alone charged, she's not going to be deported. If she is eventually charged with and convicted of growing...
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My son has been charged with "1st degree robbery" however, the police report desribes an "attempt" to commit said crime.
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Answered on July 25, 2011
Robbery is the taking of someone else's property by force or fear. First degree robbery is committed against a driver or passenger of a...
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What does it mean to be "convicted" and does employee theft ends up on jail time?
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Answered on July 20, 2011
1. You are "convicted" when you have been convicted AND SENTENCED. In your case, you have NOT been convicted; you have not even been charged.
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Behind Closed Doors
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Answered on July 20, 2011
Yes, if they are discussing a matter that involves ONLY the Alternate Public Defender's client.
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Difference Between
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Answered on July 20, 2011
Marsden hearing first. You will need to explain SPECIFICALLY why you think your PD's representation was deficient. You might also add that you...
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