Normally, I would say that in the federal system, your medical marijuana recommendation means absolutely. However, 43 CFR 8365.1-4(b)(2) says...

When an offense becomes a "misdemeanor for all purposes" does that characterization relate back to the arrest also?

No.

Filing a 1650 while living abroad

Yes, it should be possible to file the 1650 waiver from anywhere, but they might not mail the packet to you, so you may have to have someone who is...

Nothing you said here indicates that you have grounds for a motion to suppress. That is a motion demanding that evidence be suppressed because it...

You must have hired the bail bond company to bail you out. If you didn't enter an agreement with the bail bond company, they can't charge you for...

Under CA Penal code 17, When a felony is reduced to a misd. Does the character of the felony "arrest" also change to a misd?

No. But arrests are not usually thought of as misdemeanors or felonies, they are simply actions that police officers took. The DA is the one that...

I violated my summary probation for driving with suspended license. But the cops pulled me over for no reason

You have to consult with an attorney about the specific facts of your case to know exactly what your options are. If the cops really had no...

GRAND THEFT

The DA does have 3 years to file charges. Nobody here could tell you whether the DA will file charges, but the more time that goes by, the less...

What should he try 4in plea aggreement? still eligible for citizenship? What programs eligible4? What options 4 reduced sentence

Four methamphetamine sales totaling 155 grams will definitely be a deportable offense. Yes, it is an aggravated felony. Deferred entry of judgment...

Caught shoplifting at 17(amount was under $100), have not been tried in court

They have one year to charge you for petty theft, or three years if they charge it as a felony commercial burglary. Perhaps they are not going to...