The police insisted I say my baton was used for a weapon while I kept it for protection can they use this to make it a felony ra

For clarity sake, I should say that in the eyes of the law a baton has no other purpose but to be used as a weapon.

The police insisted I say my baton was used for a weapon while I kept it for protection can they use this to make it a felony ra

Unfortunately, having it for "protection" means you intended to use it as a weapon, if need be. Worse still, a violation of PC 12020 does not...

Can i be arrested and placed in jail for a crime i didnt commit, if their were eyewitnesses that say they saw me at the crime

You need to make sure you are out of the woods on this case before you do anything to stir the pot. Just because you were released does not mean...

Yes, you can fight. Though, you realize that your proposed defense is not a complete defense. You were still speeding by 11 mph over the limit. ...

My boyfriend has felony charges agianst him for petty theft. Can he get away with a misdemeanor instead? if so, how?

In addition to the factors suggested above, there may be problems in proving the prior petty theft. In order for a petty theft to qualify as a...

I accepted a plea bargain on a theft charge (second offense) Can I void that plea bargain (and how) have a PD

It depends on why you want to "void" the plea. If is just buyer's remorse, then no. If you were not properly advised and/or did not knowling...

Can i get out of a speeding ticket if some of the information is wrong?

If he did it the other way around (cited the RO and not you), you'd be in a far better position. But the RO wouldn't be too happy. I really...

Does the officer have a right to pull someone over if he is breaking the law as well if not worse?

Yes. Unfortunately, his authority to conduct traffic stops is NOT conditioned on his compliance with the traffic laws. And his bad driving is...

Hs 11357 (b)- charge poss of marijuana less than one 07 (misd). financial responsibility.

This offense carries a maximum of $100 fine for a first time offender. A typical offer would be in the ballpark of a $50 fine. As a result, it is...