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I recently was convicted of a PC69 misdameanor, max 12 mth jail sentence, is this a crime of moral turpitute?
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Answered on June 18, 2014
There are two ways to interpret the "moral turpitude" question - for immigration purposes or for impeachment purposes if you were a witness. Since...
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How would you get a possession charge dropped if you had the pipe in the trunk, admitted to the bag belonging to u but not pipe
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Answered on June 18, 2014
Dropped how?
You may be eligible for a drug diversion program that ends up with the case dismissed.
You may be eligible for a second-level...
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Can a person get released for armed robbery has served 20 and sentenced70 years
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Answered on June 18, 2014
He was sentenced to 70 years? And they've served 20 so far? The sentencing laws were different back then and they may get day-for-day credit,...
What would be the best way to carry a flask (to avoid having an open container) in a vehicle that does not have a truck?
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Answered on June 18, 2014
There isn't a way to do this. You'd be carrying a container with a broken seal in the passenger compartment, even if it was in the glove box.
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What is the statute of limitations on probation violation for a gross misdemeanor? Served
4 months for the crime
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Answered on June 18, 2014
The statute of limitations has to do with how long the prosecution has to file charges initially.
Is your case from California? I ask that...
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What is the statute of limitations on probation violation for a gross misdemeanor? Served
4 months for the crime
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Answered on June 18, 2014
The statute of limitations has to do with how long the prosecution has to file charges initially.
Is your case from California? I ask that...
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What would be the penalty for a first time offence, one count, possession of an assault weapon in CA? no other criminal record.
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Answered on June 18, 2014
It's a felony, so it can carry significant time depending on the facts.
Typically, for a first time offense (and assuming you're even guilty -...
Can a police officer search a locked container in my car?
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Answered on June 18, 2014
In a way, you've already answered your own question.
If you do not consent and there is no probable cause, they can't legally search without a...
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Will my petty theft code 488 shows on my record?what i should do to convince the judge to give me another chance?
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Answered on June 18, 2014
You've heard it in the other answers and I'll join the chorus - You need a good criminal defense attorney. I'd strongly suggest you find someone...
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My boyfriend was arrested & his charges are PC186.22(B)(1), HS11359, & PC3056. What are we looking at?
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Answered on June 17, 2014
It's up to the prosecution to decide what, if any, charges to file. The police arrest him on charges, but the DA decides what to file.
If he's...
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