Without doing a drug diversion , are my options going to jail and how many days am i looking at? Also would it clear all charges

Diversion type programs (depending on the charge and what program you get into) may end up with all charges dismissed and with no conviction on...

If someone committed a theft 15 years ago can they still be prosecuted

There are two different issues - First - the statute of limitations. That is how long the prosecution has to file charges. In a typical...

19 years old, caught shop-lifting just over $50 worth of stuff from Walmart, what are the possible consequences?

Don't confuse the terms. A "fine" is something the court imposes as a condition of a criminal conviction. What they're referring to is a "civil...

Are most gang-related shootings 2nd degree murders?

Your research needs a little fine-tuning. A murder perpetrated by discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle (i.e. drive by shooting) as set...

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If the da rejects your case say to day can the file the same day

It depends on what you mean by "rejected." The statute of limitations - how long the DA has to file - is (generally) one year on misdemeanors and...

I am looking for a pro bone lawyer to represent a murder charge in Stockton, California

If he's in custody, he must be brought to court and charged within 2 days or released. I assume he's still in custody. At his very first court...

Is this classified as hit and run

California Vehicle Code section 20002 says that in any accident with property damage, you must exchange information with the other driver or if...

How much time can my Boyfriend get for False imprisonment? and can he get a plea bargain?

Sorry, but I'm rather astounded that there are answers that say they don't think the elements of false imprisonment are there in your scenario. I...

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The DMV suspension that typically happens after a DUI arrest is because they establish in the DMV hearing that you were driving with 0.08% alcohol...

They must show that your driving was impaired by alcohol, drugs or a combination of both. I seriously doubt they will be able to show that...