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My husband is a non- violent offender is release date is Nov. 2013, is there any way he can apply for an half way house?
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Answered on February 18, 2013
It needs to be part of a sentencing modification. Likely, they won't approve it now because his release date is in 10 months.
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My friends got caught for petty theft and they have court next month ? they want to know what will happen to them in court ? ?
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Answered on February 18, 2013
It sounds like this is a misdemeanor offense. Technically, your friends can receive jail time and pay a substantial fine. Most likely, they will...
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Notice to appear on a holiday?
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Answered on February 18, 2013
Call the court tomorrow, or better yet, go in person. It sounds like a mistake. Unfortunately this happens from time to time.
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I have a felony extortion with no charges filed because the DA rejected it for no evidence .
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Answered on February 18, 2013
Ms. McCall gave a very informative answer. She is highly experienced in this field.
In your case, they may find out about the "bad act" because...
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Is not nonconforming/ nonconforming status in real estates is criminal act or civil.
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Answered on February 18, 2013
If they are housing code violations, they can be misdemeanors, which carry the possibility of jail time and a large fine. Ventura County takes...
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Am I able to withdraw my plea from guilty to NOT GUILTY and instead contest the traffic ticket?
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Answered on February 18, 2013
You can appeal a traffic infraction. I believe you can also withdraw your guilty plea. There should be a form on the Orange County Traffic Court...
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I was arrested 11 days ago for DUI . I don't drink for 20 years .
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Answered on February 18, 2013
On your first court date, your attorney will receive the results of the blood draw. You technically can still be charged with DUI Narcotics, which...
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Can you appeal a strike conviction if it had no victim or was not a violent crime
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Answered on February 18, 2013
At this point it would be near impossible to appeal the first strike crime. If there was no victim, it sounds like it was a Burglary.
He needs...
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If my brother started a case at one court and then filed for conservatory at another court before the first court next date ,
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Answered on February 18, 2013
This fact pattern is somewhat difficult to follow, but it sounds like you did everything ok. You may want to move this to the Civil Law forum and...
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I have some questions since I have been caught shoplifting at a Kohl store .
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Answered on February 17, 2013
The store will likely send you a civil demand letter. This means they are demanding you pay them a certain amount of money, I think it's in the...
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