If you incriminated yourself in what you thought was a private conversation you are still in a heap of trouble. Doesn't matter that you were...

I have a friend that got caught stealing approx. $10,000.00 worth of alcohol over a 6 month time . Does he need an attorney?

You are right that he should get an attorney. That much money in liquor means a grand theft charge which could get him prison time. He won't get...

Of course it is never legal for the police to plant evidence. I cannot tell, however, if that was the case here. If you were involved in some...

After initial arrest of a FELONY when must a person see a judge or magistrate ? Was based on a "search warrant"

They have 3 years to file the most basic felonies and for the really big ones they have a lot longer. To me this answers your question (I realize...

Ms. Goodwin's answer is correct as far as it goes. In most states however filing a false police report is a crime. Moreover even if the report...

I LEFT THE COUNTRY WHILE ON FEDERAL PROBATION 2 TIMES

I can't figure out what "summons" means but international travel is a violation of your supervised release. To do so legally probation would have...

How much time will I serve in Monterey on a DUI sentence?

You will do half of that which is 7 days. The Salinas jail is so full you could get out sooner but no one can predict when that would happen. I...

Is this considered a violent offense

PC 243 (e)(1) is only a misdemeanor which means the maximum he could get is a year in county jail. He will serve only half that time so he could...

I've been subpeonaed to testify against a friend who stabbed and killed another friend- Do I have to testify?

As is her habit Ms. McCall says it all. If you were not to show up when subpoenaed you would be arrested and jailed until the conclusion of the...

PC 245(a) can be a strike. And yes the 3 year enhancement will be added to the underlying sentence.