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My friend just got arrested for petty theft.will she go to jail after her court date. or will she be released.
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Answered on May 13, 2013
If it is her first offense, she will likely be offered pretrial diversion. It means she is placed on an informal probation and required to do...
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CCW Application and case records
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Answered on May 13, 2013
Being a victim in any case should not affect any of the items you have listed. Otherwise, society would be re-victimizing you again by depriving...
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Should I be hiring a lawyer? Is there anything I can do to lessen the charges?
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Answered on May 12, 2013
You should hire counsel immediately. Your future is at stake. Though it is your first offense, you are charged with several offenses that could...
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Jury Instructions given incorrectly
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Answered on May 12, 2013
It is possible, but there are many more details that may form the basis of meritorious issues on appeal. You cannot realistically sort them out...
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California DUI 23152A, What are chances the DA will not press charges?
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Answered on May 12, 2013
There is no way to know your chances of success because there are other indicia of impairment that may become evidence on the case. However, if...
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Criminal Case - Appeals and pre trial motions
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Answered on May 12, 2013
Generally, there is a rule that appeals are only of final judgments in order to conserve judicial economy and have all issues heard in a single...
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Do I need to submit evidence for a California domestic restraining order case before the hearing, or can I bring it the day of?
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Answered on May 12, 2013
You would bring everything the day of the hearing. However, there are other issues, including witness lists, etc. Hire counsel, rather than...
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I'm being charged for theft, 484 pc. I've never been arrested and have a clean record. What do i do?
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Answered on May 12, 2013
If the amount of the item allegedly stolen was $950 or more, than you may be charged with grand theft. In that case, I would be more concerned. ...
Can I get in trouble for ignoring jury summons?
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Answered on May 12, 2013
The court can issue a bench warrant for your arrest for not appearing as summoned. You may want to look into whether a warrant exists for your...
Is having sex with someone who is drunk considered rape?
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Answered on May 12, 2013
No. Just because he or she is under the influence, by itself, does not elevate otherwise consensual sex to sexual assault.
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