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Can an American registered sex offender who never served time for his crime, move to and live in the Philippines?

This question is really geared toward an immigration lawyer. I will change the field.

Misdemeanor petty theft

I deal with petty theft allegations all the time. They usually either get dismissed or are reduced to infractions. Get an attorney and fight this....

In a single case involving an illegal marijuana grow of 500 plants,12,000.00 cash, weapons, and murder. Why would it be split?

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What type of evidence is needed to convict someone on PC 261(a)(2) and PC 288(B)(1) ?

These are serious charges, which can be proven by witness testimony, documents, physical evidence, etc. Get an attorney to fight this. Why not find...

If i live in California and get out of prison on post release supervision probation then get a violation for 3 misdemeanors

It could be bad. You need an attorney to review the additional information you'll be providing him to make this question answerable. Why not find...

How do bench warrants work?

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If an attorney waives a preliminary hearing, can they bring up new charges when a defendant refuses to take the plea bargain?”

To try to lock-in the charges is one reason why a defendant would want to waive the preliminary hearing, however I don't know if that was done here...

Prop 47... if an inmate qualifies for resentencing and a petetion is filed, whats next?

Proposition 47 is no panacea and may not apply here. Speak with an attorney. Why not find one here on Avvo? Read the client reviews and endorsements.

Can they change the charges and how can I get the least punishment.

You should not only concern yourself with what is the least punishment, but how to avoid the conviction entirely. Hire an attorney to help. Why not...