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19 yr old son, first time offender, charged with HS11359 F and HS11360(a)F, how much time is he looking at?
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Answered on October 18, 2013
Health & Safety Code section 11359, possession of marijuana for sale, has a sentence of sixteen months minimum and three years maximum.
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Will I face criminal charges or just get fined?
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Answered on October 18, 2013
You could face criminal charges, but I doubt it. Your son was located and all is well. I hope it never happens again.
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Is this a Litigation matter, or Lawsuit?
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Answered on October 18, 2013
As prior counsel has stated, but I would like to emphasize or clarify: there are two attorneys needed. The one who is already handling you...
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I used my brother's driver license info to receive a ticket. Chp officer cited me. I want to turn myself in. What are my fines?
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Answered on October 18, 2013
I think you might be looking at much more than fines, as giving false information to a police officer (Vehicle Code section 31) is a misdemeanor. ...
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What is the difference between being a person with a "valid license" vs. a duly licensed person?
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Answered on October 18, 2013
I think they are one and the same. It seems like a distinction without a difference, or mere semantics.
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My court date was yesterday and this makes the second time I missed due to vandalism on my car, twice. I was 15 mins late
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Answered on October 18, 2013
Call the police to get a police report for the vandalism and so you can show the judge why you missed your court appearance. I would highly...
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My 17 year old sister got a petty theft ticket and for stealing from her high school. What sentence should she expect?
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Answered on October 18, 2013
Jail time is very unlikely and "just a fine" is equally unlikely. Most likely, she will be in juvenile court, where she will "earn a dismissal." ...
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Can my 14 year old son with mental disability issues be required to complete court ordered community service ?
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Answered on October 18, 2013
Do you have a medical report that substantiates his mental status? Has the judge been presented the report? If not, please please submit it to...
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I have warrants in another state for failure to appear, charged/cited, but I never went to court, never pled, do they go away?
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Answered on October 18, 2013
The issue that I think you are groping for is a defense based on the passage of time. As Mr. De Groot explained, the statute of limitations is not...
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My brother charged with being a gang member. How do we prove he's not and is it possible to get local time for these charges?
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Answered on October 18, 2013
He is facing at east fifteen years. The gang enhancement (Penal Code section 186.22(b)(1)) adds ten years to the sentence. Felon in possession of...
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