Can the case get dissmissed at prelim if the victim changes his story and if the witness story does not match the victim?
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Answered on March 09, 2017
A preliminary hearing is simply an evidentiary hearing where the DA has to present jut enough evidence to convince a judge under a "reasonable...
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Romero Motion
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Answered on March 08, 2017
Impossible to say. Really depends on the judge, whether the DA is strongly opposed to the request and other factors. It sounds like you have a...
When can you reopen a case for rape? Is there a statue of limitations?
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Answered on March 06, 2017
It is impossible to answer your question because there is a lot of missing information. For example, the youngest sister wants to go back to...
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The Romeo and Juliet law
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Answered on March 05, 2017
There is no such thing as the "Romero and Juliet" law in California. If you are 18 and she is 14 you are asking for major league trouble. The...
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If I excepted an offer from the judge in a felony possession of sales pled nolo contender. Can I take that plea back at my Romer
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Answered on March 05, 2017
No you cannot take back your plea. There is no guarantee that any motion will be granted and a plea cannot be based on that. So you had no reason...
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I need a attorney. Is anyone willing to hear my case with out charge? I am from Stockton Ca
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Answered on March 05, 2017
We are prohibited by AVVO from soliciting clients on this site, but call a couple of criminal defense attorneys in the Stockton area and arrange...
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I'm 18 and my girlfriend is 17 I know we can have sex until she turns 18 but can we still kiss or is that out to.
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Answered on March 04, 2017
Kissing and holding hands is not a problem but anything else, which usually means sexual conduct, is illegal. That means no sexual intercourse, no...
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Can I move in with boyfriend at 17 with parental consent?
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Answered on March 04, 2017
Sure you can move in with your boyfriend if you parents are ok with it, but don't think that means you can start having sex with him because minors...
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If we fire the lawyer we have know will it hurt my husbands case
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Answered on March 04, 2017
Mr. Hill is correct. The fact that a civil suit apparently been filed has nothing to do with his bail. And then you want to fire your lawyer? You...
If I'm 18 and my girlfriend is 17 and turning 18 in 3 months can we have sex. We live in California
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Answered on March 03, 2017
No, no and no. Keep it in your pants or you could find yourself charged with misdemeanor statutory rape and have a criminal record. Not worth it.