Can the courts grant your petition for dismissal but deny the request to reduce from a felony 2 a misdemeanor

The court has discretion to decide whether or not to reduce a felony to a misdemeanor. A court can grant a motion to dismiss while denying a motion...

My roommate wants to cultivate marijuana in my closet, he has a growing license but i do not. Is this legal?

In California, he's allowed to grow in his closet if he has a medical marijuana recommendation from a licensed physician. Other non-medical...

Sex Offenders and Prob 83 Residential Restrictions

It is illegal for a registered sex offender to live within 2000 ft. Of a park or school. This is regardless of whether the person is on parole or...

Is there anything that can toll a statute of limitations on withdrawing a plea in California?

You are using terms that don't apply. Equitable estoppel is inapplicable to this situation and there is no statute of limitations on either swing a...

What you have is a demand letter from a law firm. They may choose to file a lawsuit to claim additional monies beyond those which the criminal...

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Was stopped in vehicle this weekend arrested for 23152(a) 22107, 22350. What do I do first?

You should not have to post any bail on a first offense DUI. You do need a lawyer. It is difficult for the prosecution to prove a DUI based on...

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What you need is an attorney who you feel comfortable with, who has handled cases like yours, and who communicates with you in a way that you feel...

REPOST My nephew is in trouble and i need help

If your nephew is an adult, there is no reason why his defense attorney would talk to his aunt or uncle, he would be talking directly to his...

He can't get in trouble for her living with him, but he can get in trouble for having sex with her. That's called statutory rape, until she's 18,...

How can I get my impounded car out if it has a 30 day holding period

If it was your car and you were driving it with a suspended license, you cannot get the car back before 30 days, unless you can get your license...