If an officer did not write me a ticket for marijuana possession, but wants me to be a "snitch" is it legal? Do I do it or fall?
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Answered on December 09, 2012
It is always a mistake to agree to snitch, especially if the offer came from a police officer and not the DA. You can't enforce it and what the...
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Can a police officer arrest you, take you to be processed , not process you and abandond you ?
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Answered on December 09, 2012
You should consider yourself lucky. Would you have preferred to be arrested?
How long is a statute of limitations on SF Penal Code 153 (urinating in public) as charged as an infraction?
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Answered on December 09, 2012
The SOL for infractions is the same as for misdemeanors, one year from the incident. Note that PC 153 does not apply to urinating in public. You...
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My brother is on a work release program in San Bernardino Ca . My question is can he come attend my wedding in Atlanta ???
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Answered on December 08, 2012
The simple answer is no.
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The police calls me and says they will issue a arrest warrant...?
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Answered on December 08, 2012
My colleague's answer is correct but even if this is not a bluff you should not talk to the police. If you are arrested demand an attorney and...
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Is there a time frame the court will use when looking at DV history.
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Answered on December 08, 2012
This is really a divorce question so you should repost it there. From my perspective as a criminal attorney if no legal action was taken in 2004...
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A petty theft charge with a diversion program effects Green Card approval?
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Answered on December 08, 2012
Yes there is, especially if you were required to plead guilty to get diversion. You need to speak to an immigration attorney about this before...
What is flash incarceration and when does it apply?
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Answered on December 08, 2012
It applies to people who after Oct 1, 2011 are put on post release community supervision. A flash incarceration means that a violation of the...
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A jury panel is going to be picked on Monday in my son's criminal case, will I (mother) be able to go inside the court room?
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Answered on December 08, 2012
Yes, unless there is some order barring potential witnesses from the trial.
Should I be worried about the citation I received for being at a park during after hours?
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Answered on December 08, 2012
Contrary to my out of state colleague's uninformed opinion, a violation Cerritos Municipal Code section 9.48.030 is a misdemeanor punishable by up...
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