If someone is charged with a 245 (A) (1) felony, what determines if it can be dropped to a misdemeanor

Knife pretty much saels the deal usually and I was a prosecutor. Knife rarely ends up in misdemeanor charges. Really good lawyer might be able to...

I recently was arrested for felony vandalism, but up to this point I've had a clean record. The damages were around 20,000.

Vandalism if what is known as a wobbler meaning the DA can file it as a Felony or a Misdemeanor. Police will almost always book you at Felony bail...

Will I be charged with making a false statement to a cop if I correct the misinformation?

Do not make any more statements at all to the police without a lawyer present.

I have a scheduled hearing to attend court for violating a term of my probation...not showing up for 2 drug tests. Jail time?

Not necessarily. Really depends on your whole history in this case and any prior record. You would be wise to have counsel with you if you are...

A few days ago cops show up "probation sweep"for my bro,So happen i had a pipe and took me booked me now i have a court date

You need to get a lawyer. You may have grounds to suppress but a lawyer would need to review your case in detail. Many of us on AVVO offer free ...

Hello I was terminated for grand theft and was arrested by Lakewood sheriffs ! Charge was DA reject

Without addressing the issue of filing suit, you would want to have your arrest record sealed and destroyed which would prevent you from having it...

Can any one please trust me to help me

We aren't allowed to negotiate fees directly on avvo. That said a DUI with injury with a 13 year offer suggests a very bad injury. You should call...

Can the "community caretaking exception" be used to justify an otherwise unlawful detention?

They can. Whether they can do so successfully will be up to a Judge at some point if the case is filed and you need to file an illegal seizure and...

NO there is no such exception. If you have a legal problem you would be wish to seek a private consult with a local lawyer.

My Boyfriend has prop 36 case &is now in jail for a felony charge will be released in two weeks will hes p.o violate him

Absolutely possible. Best thing he can do now is find a very persuasive attorney. Many of us on AVVO offer free consults, Call some of us.