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My brother is charge with a pc211 but the laddy did not press any charges and theres no evedence that he took the money
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Answered on June 15, 2012
It's not up to any individual to "press" charges - that is up to the government (the DA's office). How do you get him out?
You can post bail....
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Can I press charges on an individual when the incident happened 4 months ago?
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Answered on June 15, 2012
No, you cannot file criminal charges. That decision is up to the prosecutor's office on your jurisdiction. You can file a polic report, but after a...
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Can I meet with the judge in my case to let them know that the DA and Victim Witness admittedly screwed up?
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Answered on June 15, 2012
No the judge will not, nor can they, talk directly with you. Any matters to address to the court must be done with both sides (DA and Defense)...
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What can I do to avoid having my girlfriend charged with CA penal code 273.5 ( infliction of corporal injury) against me?
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Answered on June 14, 2012
It goes without saying that she needs an attorney. I'd strongly suggest she get one BEFORE the first court date so she can be prepared to deal...
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How do i supoena a witness in a simple battery the pd never interview.pro per defendant.
clueless trial 6-26-12
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Answered on June 13, 2012
Why would you ever handle a criminal case without a lawyer? Not to jump on you, but you're risking not only a criminal conviction (which could...
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I am conflicted between two lawyers one being Chad Raymond Maddox and the other being James Mcintosh out of Santa Ana Ca.
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Answered on June 13, 2012
First - a DUI can only count as a prior for 10 years, so one from 20 years ago cannot be used as a prior. Having said that, the prosecutor may...
My friend was charged with threat crime cause death/GBI what does that mean?
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Answered on June 13, 2012
Your friend is looking at a charge of criminal threats under Penal Code 422. It can be either a felony or a misdemeanor. As a felony, it carries...
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My mom was charged with spouse/cohab charges was scheduled for court today but now it reads no appearance and detention only?
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Answered on June 12, 2012
Without looking at the documents directly, yes - it does appear that no charges are being filed and her arrest was deemed a detention only under...
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Investigated for stealing,my employer wants to meet tomorow I am denying everything. If ty have video can I get arrested tomorow
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Answered on June 12, 2012
Any statement you make is potentially admissible against you, even if your employer tells you it's "just between the two of us." Your best bet is...
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I have been sentenced to 30 Days in Orange County Jail for Brandishing A Weapon. How many days will I serve?
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Answered on June 12, 2012
You will serve half of your sentence as a worst case scenario. You may be released early due to overcrowding, get some sort of work release...
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