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Will I be arrested if my soon-to-be ex-wife files domestic violence reports for incidents that occurred months ago?
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Answered on April 12, 2012
You could be, yes. Do NOT post any more details about what occurred. And if law enforcement comes to talk to you about the incident(s),...
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Answered on April 12, 2012
The answer is it depends. If this happened to you and you are being charged with a crime based on what the police found, first, do not explain any...
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Police report
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Answered on April 11, 2012
A police report contained factual inaccuracies? No way, that's impossible (note sarcasm). Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence.
What...
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Forest Ranger gives trail map in person and mails me citations 5 days later. Is that legal?
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Answered on April 11, 2012
There is a lot going on here. It sounds like you may have pretty good defenses to the charges, but it will depend on what the ranger's report...
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Gun ownership in los angeles
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Answered on April 11, 2012
You do not need any permit to own a firearm. If you intend to purchase a handgun, you must be at least 21 and you will have to first obtain what...
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What should I expect at court for a 530.5(a)
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Answered on April 10, 2012
Well, 530.5 is a "wobbler" which means it can be charged as either a misdemeanor or a felony. So the penalty could range from a fine to prison...
Lying to the Police in California when you or a loved one is a suspect in a crime: Criminal Obstruction, or just a Bad Idea?
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Answered on April 10, 2012
Why lie when you have a right to remain silent? Just don't say anything. And yes, lying about someone's whereabouts to protect them could be...
Is there a religious exemption to the laws against using marijuana?
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Answered on April 10, 2012
Not true. See the case: Employment Division, Department of Human Resources of Oregon v. Smith, 494 U.S. 872. People who use peyote for religious...
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I need papers returned to me from California Department of Justice
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Answered on April 10, 2012
You need to be very careful about contacting the DOJ to get your files back. It would be best if you had an attorney handle this for you. The...
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I am being charged with 11350(a)hs what can i do
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Answered on April 09, 2012
My colleagues are correct. If you can afford a private attorney, you should speak with one immediately. Actually you should speak with a few and...
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