2 people arrested for a crime, not co-defendants.One's case dismissed. Can he testify case was dismissed at others trial?

Under the Aranda Bruton rule one co-defendant cannot testify against another. If the Court must exclude the statement whether or not it grants...

I was on probation for not going to school i got off probation 5 years ago when does my record clean

Once you are 18 you should be able to have your juvenile record sealed. This does not happen automatically and requires affirmative action on your...

If the offenses were done in the state of california, can an inmate request to be transfer to another state like Arizona?

A CA prisoner can ask to be transferred to another state as CA now contracts with private and public facilities in other states due to prison...

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What is a felony arraignment? In the state of California

All that my colleague said is true but it should be added that in felony cases there are two arraignments. The first is an arraignment on a felony...

When on probation prop 36 and there is a warrant for your arrest is it legal for the cops to bust in without warrant in hand

Yes, it's legal. You were on probation and apparently did not comply with its terms. A judge will find it hard to believe that you did not...

In 2002 I was arrested for a felony drug possession and a misdemeanor child abuse. I was sentenced to CRC in 2003.

The problem for me is that you don't say which felony charge was reduced (17(b)) and then dismissed (you mean 1203.4 I think). PC 1203.4 is...

Arrested for DUI in LA but have an out of state prior dui from 8 years ago

Correction: the DLC is being replaced by the Drivers' License Agreement. 5 states are not participants in the DLC. These are GA, MI, TN, WI and...

Arrested for DUI in LA but have an out of state prior dui from 8 years ago

Excellent since all states are now members of the Interstate Driver's License Compact. As for your blood tests it normally takes a while to get...

I live in california and i was charged with possession and it was under a gram or so. I am nervous. do I have a chance?

It sounds like that the most you could be convicted of would be simple possession regardless of the substance. If this is your first offense you...

There is no crime of statutory rape in CA. The closest equivalent is PC 261.5 prohibiting "unlawful sexual intercourse." Based on your facts...