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If I have to make bail on a possible arrest, and I pay the bail myself out of my pocket, can the state seek to recover that
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Answered on December 07, 2012
I had this come up recently. The Court cannot put a hold on your bail money to ensure that penalties are paid. You could agree to do that but you...
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Is it legal in California for law enforcement to have an informant sell you drugs. Because they want to bust you period.
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Answered on December 07, 2012
Yes it's legal. It's called a sting operation.
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How long does one have to press charges on someone after youve accused them and the police are waiting for your answer?
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Answered on December 07, 2012
Your wife can't press charges and neither can the police. She complains the police investigate and the prosecutor presses charges. It sounds as...
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Being charged with 11173(a) and 459 both felonies. What are my options to getting the charges lessen or possibly dropped?
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Answered on December 07, 2012
There's a lot more going on here than you have stated. H&S 11173 prohibits obtaining a controlled substance by fraud and carries up to 3 years. ...
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Do i have a case against parole agency for violating my civil rights, Due process, Malicious prosecution or legal abuse
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Answered on December 07, 2012
Probably not. Your parole can be violated for the underlying conduct even if the DA did not file charges.
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CA Sacto reg trans fare evasion ticket machine didnt work; warrant issued, trial date 3p today PC 640c1 + PC853.7
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Answered on December 07, 2012
Yes, you have two issues to resolve: fare evasion and the warrant. Of the two fare the warrant may present the biggest problem. You should take...
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I was accused of petty theft, as a result ,got a diversion program,fine, and had to attend class ,
case will go of my record
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Answered on December 06, 2012
A petty theft charge, even with diversion, must be disclosed in a green card application and could affect the result. You should consult an...
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I was deported in 2010 because of a drug charge and i wanted to know if theres a possibility of me getting a visa
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Answered on December 06, 2012
Although I try to answer immigration questions regarding consequences of criminal convictions this is one you need to run by an immigration attorney.
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In California, are all Penal Code section 290 registrants prohibited from living within 2000 feet of a school or park?
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Answered on December 06, 2012
Several courts in southern CA have invalidated the 2,000 foot requirement because it means that registrants are, in effect, banned from some...
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Federal Court's supervision over CA correctional facilities to reduce overcrowding?
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Answered on December 06, 2012
You've been beating this drum for a few days now but reposing the question won't get you a different answer. De-populating non-violent offenders...
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