Can they convict someone for dom. Violence if they have no witnesses no victim to testify only a police report statement

Yes indeed the prosecutors can go forward without witnesses and the victim if they can show that they made reasonable efforts to subpoena them for...

I was arrested then told i was detained?

If you were in custody for 3 days you were arrested and booked but the D.A. elected to not prosecute at this time. Your arrest will indeed show on...

My son is in jail has a prior strike for arson and now charged with domestic violence...does this Romero law pertain to him.?

A Romero motion only applies when your son is asking the judge to not impose the penalty based on the previous strike enhancement. Most call it...

Should I get a lawyer for a second offense drunk driving. I blew a .17

I agree. You definitely should contact a lawyer on a second offense. The penalties are severe and a lawyer can help. Good luck.

If I pay half of 10% to a bondsman to get out of jail do I have to pay the other half if my case got dropped

I agree with Mr.Sauer. it is a binding contract separate from the court action's and you already received your end of the bargain, namely, you are...

I was accused of shoplifting at Kmart in California, will this affect my record?

If the police were not called and you are not required to appear in court, then it will not appear on your record. If the police were called, then...

Is it possible to recieve pro bono help to obtain a presidential pardon

Perhaps you can check with a local law school, but realistically in this economy, not many lawyers are going to work for free, as most people...

Will state/county time run concurrent with federal time?

I agree with Paul. His attorney in state court needs to bring up this situation to the judge who will then have the option to run the time...

I was caught shoplifting will it go on my record?

If the police were not involved, and you did not receive a notice to appear in court, then it was handled "in house" by the store, and you will not...

If a juvenile commits arson to a house but unintentionally injures or kills someone how long is the sentence?

I agree with the previous answer. Your hypothetical question requires a bit more information. In California, it depends on whether they are...

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