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Does inmates really need an attorney to be released for a third strike offense, if only one of the arrests was biolent?
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Answered on March 19, 2013
Not sure where the defendant is in regards to the criminal matter. If the case is ongoing and defendant has not yet been sentenced, the person...
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Generally does the victim need to appear in court for a petty theft?
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Answered on March 19, 2013
Not unless you receive a subpoena or order to attend from the DA. Cases such as these usually plea out, so I doubt you will ever appear in court
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When i was 8 i messed around with a 6 year old girl can i get in trouble for it even though we were both young?
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Answered on March 19, 2013
Although I seriously doubt the DA would file charges due to your young age and the staleness of the case, I wouldn't talk to the detective. ...
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Can this charge be sealed ?
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Answered on March 19, 2013
I heartily agree with Ms. McCall. In conjunction with your previous post, I concur that you are headed down a worrisome path. You are the...
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I am a psychologist in a group home. One of the boys was adjudicated for possession of child porn, yet there was no proof
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Answered on March 19, 2013
I agree with other posters. Unless you have a JD to go with your other license, you can't just say there was no proof. Obviously enough proof for...
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How much time can i get for two felonies charges of 243 and 273.5 penal codes
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Answered on March 19, 2013
You just off pobation and you have new charges of DV and assault. Little bit of an anger management issue? I suspect you have the PD, so why not...
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Can a defendant ask the judge for self representation in a criminal case in a jury trial since his 3 former lawyers failed him?
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Answered on March 19, 2013
They say that a person who represents himself has a fool for a client. Good advice. You've fired three attorneys, huh? Would love to watch the...
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My brother is in jail currently on DV charges
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Answered on March 18, 2013
A bruise on the victim's face is pretty good evidence of domestic violence. Obviously your brother's attorney is in the best position to assess...
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Misdemeanor for PC 148 trying to suppress or dismiss
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Answered on March 18, 2013
You need to hire a lawyer to appear for you and then discuss your case with him or her. Your convenience is neither the court's or the DA's...
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When can I exponge my Californian misdemeanor for petty theft?
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Answered on March 18, 2013
A 1023.4 motion is the best you can do. The only way to get an expungement is if the charges were dropped or you were acquitted at trial. ...