Is this misdemeanor a wobbler misdemeanor?
It is a 'wobblette' (misd/infr). You can make a motion. Most of the time, the decision to infraction is PRE-plea. But it's worth a shot.
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It is a 'wobblette' (misd/infr). You can make a motion. Most of the time, the decision to infraction is PRE-plea. But it's worth a shot.
Mt Hagopian is correct.
I agree. It will be difficult to do by mail. But if its just a fine, it sounds like an infraction. So it's NOT a criminal offense. Also, you may be...
Absolutely. It is a discretionary decision.
Issue is whether it was in an area where he had access to it. Secondary issue is whether they were searching an area belonging to the uncle. You...
May mean a letter will come. In the mail, with a court date if they sent it for 'further investigation'. Otherwise, could mean a DA reject. Need to...
Or you send them a check, reading 'civil compromise' on the memo line. If charges are then filed, you can try to argue they accepted a civil...
You may be able to withdraw the plea, or you may be able to get the court to correct things. Talk to your lawyer.
You need to talk to an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Riverside DA's seem to have a penchant for thinking they have the upper hand in every...
I agree with my colleagues, but will try to give you a simple explanation of Penal Code 1118: The prosecution has the burden of proving their...