Can a death threat charge (now 3rd strike) be dropped or reduced to misdemeanor if caused by a mental condition
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Answered on April 23, 2025
I'm assuming your ex was charged with making criminal threats, which is a serious (but not violent) strike offense. Thankfully, this charge is a...
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Answered on April 23, 2025
You cannot obtain the police reports or any other discovery until your arraignment.
If there are no witnesses of you driving while under the...
Why isn't it malicious prosecution or a violation of your due process for an undercover to pose as 14 and not 16 in a sting?
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Answered on April 23, 2025
Whether you like it or not, law enforcement is permitted to pose as an underage individual--there is no requirement that they have to pose as...
Does domestic violence extend to new relationships?
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Answered on April 23, 2025
This would not be considered a domestic violence case; however, if your ex is threatening and/or stalking your new boyfriend, that could constitute...
I was arrested on a supposed probation check for my "roommate "Is my arraignment and my case being handled correctly ?
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Answered on April 23, 2025
It's possible that you were arrested for drug possession with intent to sell but only charged with simple possession. It's also possible the DA...
I got charged with my first grand theft because I stole some electronics from my job warehouse at target will I go to jail?
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Answered on March 02, 2025
A reduction to a misdemeanor and no jail time is theoretically possible for a grand theft, but the outcome will depend on many things such as what...
How do I go about a false arrest?
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Answered on February 25, 2025
If you were charged but never convicted of a crime, you are eligible to petition to have your arrest record sealed (hidden to the public) under...
In Sacramento, California, how much prison time could someone face for evading a police officer in a car?
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Answered on February 25, 2025
Assuming no enhancements are alleged, the maximum prison time someone can face for evading with no injury/death caused in CA is 3 years.
If...
What is special allegation? ?
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Answered on January 31, 2025
PC 182 is conspiracy to commit a crime. PC 496(a) is buying or receiving stolen property. Both charges can either be charged as felonies or...
Is a stayed sentence still half time if I violate probation?
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Answered on January 31, 2025
Yes, you will still be entitled to 50% conduct credits for probation violations. Keep in mind that stayed or suspended sentence (in your case, 6...
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