Is "I've used more than 24 but less than 72 hours ago" a valid defense for being "under drug influence" of methamphetamine?

I have to disagree with my colleagues here. First of all, if you take your case to trial, it will be a jury and not a judge that will be deciding...

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Sealing california juvenile record

Forgive me if I am mistaking you for someone else, but I believe you keep asking this question over and over again. When you become 18, you...

Im' a minor and I've been cited for shoplifting.

Since you are a minor, you can petition to have your record sealed when you turn 18. Minor juvenile offenses will not show up on a background check...

Sentenced to 10 years,its been 16 years and he has been picked up,How much time will he have to do now?

If I understand your question, you are asking about someone who, 16 yrs. ago, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but never showed up for his...

I need a probono criminal defense attorney for my boyfriend. please please please he needs help. the cops are making it worse.

There is not really such a thing as a pro bono criminal defense attorney, because everyone who can't afford an attorney has a right to a free...

My boyfriend got arrested for shoving me to the ground and throwing my phone in a lake. he has two felonys and one misdameaner.

No, the case is not in the hands of the police anymore. If you want to help your boyfriend, contact his attorney and nobody else about the case....

You will want to try to avoid this conviction at all costs or it will cause difficulties in pursuing your nursing career. Even an infraction will...

Can the charges be dropped in statutory rape?

First of all, if you were 16 at the time of the sex, your doctor is not allowed to report you. Your doctor may be confused about this, but the law...

Wow sorry to hear that they snatched your husband up for such a petty offense. Waiving time would do the exact opposite of expediting his hearing....

If my fiance was convicted in feredal court in Montana can he file an appeal or modification of his sentence in california?

An appeal would be filed in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. A sentence modification would go to the original court. But, it is far too late to...