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First degree burglary happened when i was a juvenile now am an adult but have to go to juvenile court pretty soon for the case.
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Answered on November 19, 2013
Given that your age, if you are convicted of a residential burglary it will be considered a strike. Invest in an attorney. The strike conviction...
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Attempting to retrieve firearms from police custody.
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Answered on November 19, 2013
Is your question how do you get your firearms back? If the charges were dismissed you are entitled to retrieve them.
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Can a 9 year child have a lie dector done? Also a DNA test?
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Answered on November 19, 2013
Lie detectors are not recognized in California. Social services should be doing a CAST tape on the child.
Got caught shoplifting, less than $50 worth, police was called, got a ticket for petty theft.
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Answered on November 19, 2013
This will be a misdemeanor-under $40 may be filed as an infraction.
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Can i change my plea from guilty to no contest on a case from 2000 if i was misinformed that it would not affect my benefits?
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Answered on November 19, 2013
No, it is too late to withdraw your plea. The time period for withdrawing your plea (if you were eligible has passed).
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I recently got a mip in Santa Barbara that says i MUST appear in court but i live 5 hours away
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Answered on November 19, 2013
You can hire an attorney and given that this is a misdemeanor the attorney can appear on your behalf without you needing to be present in court. ...
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HOW DOES THE HOUSE ARREST WORK? AND WHAT ARE CHANCES OF GET A SURRENDER DATE?
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Answered on November 19, 2013
Being eligible for house arrest is something that needs to be worked out before you plead guilty. Many courts and prosecutors will oppose house...
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If a person is traveling in ghana from the USA and is arrested what will happen to the children he has with him?
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Answered on November 19, 2013
Is your friend a US citizen? If so he should contact the US Embassy in Ghana. They should be able to refer him to an attorney in Ghana.
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I will be sentenced to 10 days in LA County Jail and go in Thursday 11/21. How long should I expect to serve?
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Answered on November 18, 2013
You will probably be booked and released.
I was charged with possession of nitrous oxide with intent to ingest what are my options ? Should i plea no contest ?
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Answered on November 18, 2013
You should hire counsel to assist you with this. There are two concepts regarding possession actual and constructive possession. There could be...
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