Cant the state pick up prior charges and revoke my current probation?

You can't violate probation for acts which occurred before you were placed on probation. Be aware that the DA can file misdemeanor charges up to...

Is it criminal for a lawyer to hold your possessions even though you have already paid with a certified cashiers check??

This is a civil dispute and not a criminal matter. I'm changing the practice area to Landlord/Tenant because I think you'll get a better range of...

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How does my husband get his sentence modified? Is this something that would have only been done at sentencing?

See my answer to your similar question. His success in custody as demonstrated by having been in fire camp should make him a good candidate for...

My husband is a non- violent offender is release date is Nov. 2013, is there any way he can apply for an half way house?

He seems like a good candidate for transitional release given that he served in fire camp. I've been to Ione several times; I assume you are...

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I don't know what kind of lawyer to call . I was detained by Kohl in South Orange County for shoplifting . I don't shoplift .

Mr. Dane answered your question about the authority of the store personnel to detain you. I am going to change the practice area to "litigation"...

Attempt to commit rape, verbal protest, abandonment

There could also be a false imprisonment charge due to your taking her forcibly from one place to another. Please listen to Attorney McCall: if...

What are the best things to say to a judge to get a marijuana infraction dismissed, for 1st time offense.

You would have to demonstrate that you will give up smoking non-medical weed. Can you do that? You could propose that you would return in 6...

How do I get a stay put on my trial pending an appeal?

Even if you plead guilty, you have still preserved the issue of the denial of the 1538.5 for appeal. An appeal is taken after the judgment of...

Is 264.1 PC a 707(b) offense?

264.1 is commonly known as "rape in concert." Its purpose is to punish rape when committed by two or more people during one incident. In order...

Searching for a aggressive representation

Mr. Jones is on target when he suggests that "high profile" is not necessarily a positive thing in the circumstances you describe. May I...