Can the police keep a cell phone they seize as evidence for illegal drug use without making an arrest or filing charges?
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Answered on September 29, 2012
The phone is not gone for good. However, if the phone becomes evidence in a criminal investigation, you may not be able to get it back for a...
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Charged with Felony 11377(A) Possession, need advice. PC1000
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Answered on August 28, 2012
I agree with the previous answers. Make sure you consult with a good lawyer before deciding whether to participate in PC 1000. The lawyer can...
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Arrested on sexual assualt 14 months ago. 7 arraingments No DA charge.. Police turned in charges at 12 month mark. Why?
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Answered on August 28, 2012
The statute of limitations, meaning the amount of time that the district attorney has to file charges against you, is typically three years on most...
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Can a person own a gun in california after being convicted of misdemeanor dissuading a witness? this conviction was back in 2000
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Answered on August 25, 2012
Check the link that Mr. Pullman directed you to in your answer. A misdemeanor dissuading a witness carries a 10 year firearm prohibition, so it...
If I'm a convicted felon and have knowledge that my friend has a gun and I'm around him, can I be charged for his gun?
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Answered on August 25, 2012
There are two types of possession: actual possession and constructive possession. You have actual possession over a firearm if you're holding it...
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I am on probation for a robbery case and i have had my medical marijuana license. Can i continue medicating?
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Answered on August 24, 2012
Many courts and probation departments throughout the state frown upon probationers using medical marijuana, regardless of whether they have a valid...
If the citing officer did not sign or put his badge number on my traffic ticket, can that be means for dismissal?
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Answered on August 23, 2012
It's highly unlikely your case would be dismissed under these circumstances.
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In a Cal Prop 36 case, can I either change or withdraw my guilty plea, or appeal the conviction?
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Answered on August 23, 2012
California Penal Code section 1018 discusses the circumstances under which a defendant can withdraw their guilty plea. You have six months from...
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If a search was done on a residence claiming it was my place of residence , but it is not my place of residence .
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Answered on August 23, 2012
It sounds like you're asking this question for your brother's benefit, since he was the one arrested. Your brother may be able to raise a...
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Is it Statutory Rape in California if she was 20 and he was 51?
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Answered on August 23, 2012
The age of consent in California is 18. The answer to your question is no.
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