My sister got cUGHT WITH 22 POUNDS OF CRYSTAL METH CROSSING THE BORDER IN San diego.. What is she looking at as far as sentence

Her exposure depends on the circumstances and whether she's prosecuted in State or Federal Court. An attorney will need to know much more about...

How does the 3 strikes law affect a parolee from out of state?

Those out-of-state convictions may be considered strikes in California if those convictions are for offenses that would be strikes if they'd been...

This arrest may or may not show up in a government maintained record of your criminal history. The public does not have access to this record. ...

Do I need a lawyer for this narcotics case? (i have not been arrested... yet?)

From here on out you should invoke your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent and not speak to anyone except an attorney. If contacted by law...

How much time in jail can be given for assault with deadly weapon??

Prosecutors decide whether or not a person is charged with a crime. Although, Marcy's Law does provide victims some say in the proceedings. ...

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If the police stop a vehicle because he said a brake light was out, and as he is contacting the driver he says he noticed signs

The situation you describe is not all that uncommon for North County. I am a defense attorney in North County and am familar with how law...

Unless you're otherwise on probation or parole on another case, your fourth waiver terminated when the case was dismissed because it appears to...

Why does his charges list the same code 3x?

The complaint listing the charges should explain when each count occurred and name the specific victim. The defense attorney at the arraignment...

Do I have a good chance staying out of jail for misd. vandlism if i have a good job?

The question of custody often hinges upon the circumstances of the case. I am a criminal defense attorney in San Diego County and it seems that...

Do I have a good chance of staying out of jail for misd. vandlism if i have a good job?

The question of custody often hinges upon the circumstances of the case. I am a criminal defense attorney in San Diego County and it seems that...