Questions answered by Joseph Salvatore Farina

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Can me and someone else be charged for a stolen vehicle when The driver was charged for it and did the time for it.

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 18, 2019

Well since the DA has apparently filed charges, the answer is YES. Whether they can get a conviction is another story. Two people can be jointly...

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Can a 20 year old have intercourse with a 16 year old?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 17, 2019

No. The age of consent in California is 18 and since minors cannot consent to sexual relations her consent is irrelevant. You are therefore...

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Can I date a 16 year old if I am turning 18?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 17, 2019

Dating is not illegal. It is the inevitable sexual relations and sexually related conduct such as sex texting, sending of sexually related texts...

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Is it likely I'll be arrested?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 15, 2019

If you can afford a lawyer, you better get started with a few free consultations which most attorneys offer. But do understand it will cost you...

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Can I get bail refund from the bail bondman if the charges were dropped?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 15, 2019

No because you signed a contract and the bail bonds company kept its end of the bargain. If you don't pay the premiums, then the company turns it...

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Can I still get in trouble dating a 16 year old if im 19?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 15, 2019

Dating is not illegal. However, since minors cannot consent to sexual relations, it is the inevitable sexual conduct and sexually related conduct...

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I am 15 years old my boyfriend is 18 years old, my dad doesnt approve of him my mom does and we haven’t had sex is this illegal?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 14, 2019

Dating is not illegal. However, since minors cannot consent to sexual relations, it is the inevitable sexual conduct and sexually related conduct...

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The courts are charging PC 459 burglary charge 1st-degree felony for the stolen amount of $529. How can they do this?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 13, 2019

You left out a number of facts to be able to answer the question and you misunderstand criminal law. Based on your question, I suspect he is being...

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I'm 15 and want to know if I can date a 12 year old ?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 12, 2019

This is wrong on so many levels but yes you are asking for trouble. She makes you happy? She is 12 years old for heavens sakes. She is a child...

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Is is a small blood blister in the ear considered a traumatic injury and considered a felony domestic violence charge?

Joseph's answer | Answered on April 12, 2019

Probably not unless you have been charged with a separate GBI enhancement which adds three years to the sentence. A traumatic injury has to be...

Joseph Salvatore Farina's Answers (5626)

Can me and someone else be charged for a stolen vehicle when The driver was charged for it and did the time for it.

Can a 20 year old have intercourse with a 16 year old?

Can I date a 16 year old if I am turning 18?

Is it likely I'll be arrested?

Can I get bail refund from the bail bondman if the charges were dropped?

Can I still get in trouble dating a 16 year old if im 19?

I am 15 years old my boyfriend is 18 years old, my dad doesnt approve of him my mom does and we haven’t had sex is this illegal?

The courts are charging PC 459 burglary charge 1st-degree felony for the stolen amount of $529. How can they do this?

I'm 15 and want to know if I can date a 12 year old ?

Is is a small blood blister in the ear considered a traumatic injury and considered a felony domestic violence charge?