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If someone took a deal to avoid going to prison and they had to register as a sex offender can they fight to have it removed
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Answered on September 02, 2015
I'd be interested as to why the conviction was reversed. I doubt it had to do with witness credibility because as Mr. Marshall astutely pointed...
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What can a defendant do once his case is refiled on?
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Answered on August 31, 2015
Not much he can do. If the case was refiled right away, Mr. Marshall is probably correct that the DA had witness issues or was up against some...
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My friend is freaking out about the possibility that he could be charged with Statutory Rape, how much should he be worried?
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Answered on August 31, 2015
Your friend is potentially going to be in a boatload of trouble if the cops find out. Having sex with a runaway minor is not good. And the age of...
Can someone be charged with statutory rape is he is 18 and she is 17, even though they have dated for the past 3 years?
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Answered on August 31, 2015
Both my colleagues are correct. The length of the relationship is irrelevant. Sex with a minor is illegal and the adult can charged with...
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I got charged with a 459 pc but I was given the keys of the car then I got in and out right away not out car.
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Answered on August 30, 2015
That is not a 459. That is an attempted auto theft 664/10851(a) or possession of a stolen car 496(d). So not sure where you get a PC 459 burglary...
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Want to know what kind of sentence I might be facing
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Answered on August 30, 2015
Well, for starters I wouldn't post any details on this public site. These are some serious drug charges which, if you were convicted, would...
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How serious is a home invasion crime?
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Answered on August 30, 2015
Sorry but statements from the victims are not hearsay. They are evidence that can and will be used in court to convict a defendant. How serious...
Can I do something about the public defender not helping me or even discussing my case other than two minute be for court?
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Answered on August 30, 2015
You could always file a Marsden motion by asking the court to replace your attorney, but good luck with that motion in prosecution friendly Placer...
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Providing exacting testimony, question raised how able recall such detail. later revealed surreptitious recording State: CA
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Answered on August 30, 2015
Not enough information provided to provide accurate answer. and question is confusing, especially the last sentence which is gibberish. Under...
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If your arrested at home following search warrant shouldnt you appear in front of judge who issued warrant?
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Answered on August 29, 2015
No such requirement. Unusual to appear before issuing magistrate in most cases.