Is a person legally obligated in the state of California to report a friend who confesses to having committed a violent crime?
No.
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Probably not likely. Even the public defender, in some counties, now charges a small fee. If you have assets which can be the basis for a loan,...
There are many crimes for which a person can be sent to prison. Some are "strikes" (serious or violent crimes). Some "strikes" allow for 50%...
There are impediments to expungement of some convictions requiring registration. (See Penal Code section 1203.4) Also, even if you were able to...
You need to hire a California attorney familiar with DV and immigration. I believe that a DV violation alone will preclude your ability to obtain...
NO credible attorney is going to tell you what definitely will happen in your case. The minimum is a fine and a period of probation. The maxumum is...
Most states have victims rights legislation that generally provides for restitution for out of pocket economic expenses. Generally, you are not...
I strongly suggest that your husband have a long talk about the case with his attorney. Because of confidentiality issues, the attorney is limited...
Go to the criminal clerk's office in the court house where your friend entered his plea. Get the clerk to bring you the file to look at. Look...
Hire an attorney. This sounds like something that can be negotiated. The success of the negotiations will depend, in part , on the personalities of...