Within the California legal system, what constitutes possession for personal use vs. possession with intent to distribute (sell)

There are no guidelines such as you describe. The decision to charge possession for sale is discretionary with the DA. The amount certainly...

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I have a second strike. the first for marijuana, the second for drunk robbery. can i still have one last chance?

It could be charged as petty theft, commercial burglary or robbery. Of these only the latter is a strike offense. Your earlier marijuana offense...

2nd time petty theft

You asked this question in a slightly different form once before. Yes your public defender should be able to negotiate a probationary sentence.

Can I fire my dui lawyer and then get a public defender? They gave me false hope on how they would handle my case

The lesson is to beware of statewide lawfirms that make a lot of promises they can't keep. There are a number that will charge you a lot,promise...

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Why is my case not sealed?

If you were a juvenile at the time of the offense, in most jurisdictions you have to make the demand at 18; it is not something that happens...

Is there anyway for you to talk yourself out of a ticket?

There is no magical formula that will get you out of a ticket a cop intended to write. Anything that comes tomind would be illegal. I would...

Ive had three DUI's and I have a vehicle in my name but I'm not in possession of it. probation wants me to get an interlock

No. You cannot keep the truck, whether you girlfriend is the primary driver or not, unless you put an IID in it. Until you do you won't get any...

Second time pettey theft

See my answer at http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/petty-theft-second-time-602881.html?ref=result_2_title.

PETTY theft second time

It's still petty theft which can be charged as an infraction if the amount taken is under $50 and as a misdemeanor from $51 to $950. You will be...

How much jail time

In most states when your period of probation expires the criminal court loses jurisdiction over you. Any unpaid fines and fees become a civil...