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Is purchaser of stolen property liable if they report the purchase to police and say they suspect it may be stolen?
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Answered on April 08, 2009
In short, the purchaser COULD be legally charged. For mitigation, reporting it was a good idea and they should not indicate they knew it was...
Conspiracy of commiting a felony and grand theft
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Answered on April 06, 2009
Frankly, its bad. You are talking about felonies which carry state prison punishment. Conspiracy charges, however, can often be difficult to...
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What is the maximum penalty for misdemeanor petty theft (under $50) in CA? I have two prior drug convictions on my record.
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Answered on April 06, 2009
Assuming you are not on probation for the priors, the max is either 6 months and/or a $1000 fine if it is a misdemeanor. Depending on the facts,...
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I had my bicycle stolen outside my work and two weeks later i caught the guy who did it. Am I entitled to restitution?
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Answered on April 06, 2009
Follow the case, contact the prosecutor, and explain your desire for restitution. They should contact you, but you shouldn't leave it up to them.
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What will happen to me since I am still a minor at 17? Will my parents have to be with me at the court hearing?
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Answered on April 06, 2009
If you're being charged as a juvenile, you need a parent with you.
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Can I be denied a do process and trail?
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Answered on April 06, 2009
Unless there is good cause, they cannot keep continuing the case. Do not waive your speedy trial rights anymore than you already have. It has to...
Will a misdemeanor/bench warrant prevent you from getting a passport?
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Answered on April 04, 2009
Given the security levels at Homeland Security, you will probably have a problem getting it issued. You should address it and clear it up. Even...
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I was arrested for petty theft but have two prior felony drug conv.must my misd petty theft be charged as a felony in CA?
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Answered on April 04, 2009
A petty theft is a misdemeanor only, UNLESS you have a prior theft or theft related prior (like burglary). You have drug priors. That doesn't...
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How long do u think he will get?
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Answered on April 04, 2009
A little confused by your facts, but a 3rd dui is punishable from 120 days in jail up to one year. There is an alternative for 30 days if the...
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I got a DUI in Oct 2006 and a summary probation for tree years i would like to know if i can reduce my probation and how to do
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Answered on April 04, 2009
Typically, you're stuck with a 36 month probation assuming you were convicted of DUI because the law requires that period of time. You can,...