Does premeditation change a misdemeanor to a felony?

Absolutely not

In most cases where police officers are "victims" as would be the case with you son, there is very often an argument or misunderstanding between...

Do I have a chance of winning a trial for self defense? I was arrested for a 417.4 brandishing a replica firearm in CA

There are a number of defenses that appear to arise from the facts you describe. Keep in mind you are a long way at trial and there are a a number...

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Got into a fender bender two days after i finished my first offender prgm., i was going to the bathroom at a bar, am in trouble.

You should also consider consulting the attorney who handled your DUI. All accidents in the State of California need to be reported to DMV. This...

Need a criminal defense attorney

Your brother will get a PD appointed if you do not have funds. Most attorneys these days are offering payment plans of some sort or another. And...

As stated, you can face a substantial amount of time in State Prison. Its unlikely that will occur here because its your first offense. An...

Need immediate help... judge attempting pull a fast one!!!

Is there a reason you are doing this by yourself or at least without the help of a Public Defender? Some representation is better than no...

When my friend went to court for a bail review the lawyer and DA went with judge in chambers to discuss her case.

Presumably this is a felony case. A pre-plea probation report can be used for many purposes, but primarily it is used by the Judge to determine if...

What is the fine or punishement for Commercial Buglary?

Now that you have a legal definition for Burglary you should also be aware that the facts that you describe do not amount to a Burglary unless...

Its not Rape unless force or duress was used. So you are dealing with Statutory Rape.