Questions answered by John M. Kaman

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I was pulled over and ended up being put under arrest without being told I was under arrest or having my rights read to me.

John's answer | Answered on February 11, 2011

I want to amend my answer as regards Mr. Robinson. It is a running joke between us that he is either unemployed or employed as a geek in a circus...

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I was apprehended at Walmart and charged with 488 petty theft for shoplifting $432.oo worth of merchandise.

John's answer | Answered on February 11, 2011

That amount of merchandise is still treated as a misdemeanor. However, the dollar amount represents a lot of stuff and negotiating leniency will...

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I was pulled over and ended up being put under arrest without being told I was under arrest or having my rights read to me.

John's answer | Answered on February 11, 2011

As always Mr. Robinson, a circus performer, has the law wrong. Miranda only kicks in if you are both in custody and interrogated. You don't have...

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Credits from a CA county jail were not properly calculated how can this be corrected?

John's answer | Answered on February 11, 2011

Are you sure they weren't properly calculated. If you are on your way to state prison you will either qualify for 1/2 time credits (most crimes)...

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Arested and charged with11359 i have a expired canabist club membership i smoke but am on probation

John's answer | Answered on February 11, 2011

11359 is possession for sale, a felony, and it will get you state prison time. It is also a violation of your probation even if you have a...

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I am 18 and got a littering ticket in San francisco. and alcohol spiked coke. I have to appear in court. What penalty do I face?

John's answer | Answered on February 11, 2011

I see that you posted this in juvenile; if you are 18 you are no longer a juvenile. You are, however, under 21 and one of the consequences of such...

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I was sentance 18 days cal-trans. i haven't completed any yet. my question is when i go back to court on the 28 of feb.

John's answer | Answered on February 11, 2011

Yes you can ask and you'll probably get it but you should have some good excuses to present to the judge. I note that today is 2/11 and your court...

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If no crime is committed how can I be charged with Aiding and Abetting?

John's answer | Answered on February 11, 2011

You are probably charged with aiding and abetting a battery or an assault although if your son was guilty of neither than I agree with you. It...

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Due to a clearical error on court documents my daughter was incarcerated 2 months longer than she had to, even though she filled

John's answer | Answered on February 11, 2011

It is very difficult to obtain compensation or sue public officials for false imprisonment or arrest. In many of their functions some...

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I have a pending petty theft conviction for finding something and not returning it.

John's answer | Answered on February 11, 2011

Taking a found item is theft only if you knew or had reason to know the item belonged to someone else. The DA will have to prove that you had such...

John M. Kaman's Answers (17636)

I was pulled over and ended up being put under arrest without being told I was under arrest or having my rights read to me.

I was apprehended at Walmart and charged with 488 petty theft for shoplifting $432.oo worth of merchandise.

I was pulled over and ended up being put under arrest without being told I was under arrest or having my rights read to me.

Credits from a CA county jail were not properly calculated how can this be corrected?

Arested and charged with11359 i have a expired canabist club membership i smoke but am on probation

I am 18 and got a littering ticket in San francisco. and alcohol spiked coke. I have to appear in court. What penalty do I face?

I was sentance 18 days cal-trans. i haven't completed any yet. my question is when i go back to court on the 28 of feb.

If no crime is committed how can I be charged with Aiding and Abetting?

Due to a clearical error on court documents my daughter was incarcerated 2 months longer than she had to, even though she filled

I have a pending petty theft conviction for finding something and not returning it.