When a person has a sentencing hearing, are they taken into custody (jail) that same day that they are sentenced?
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Answered on January 10, 2010
It depends on a few things -
In many cases, you can negotiate a surrender date with your plea to get your affairs in order. That usually happens...
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I need to withdraw my plea but my public defender has screwed me
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Answered on January 10, 2010
I don't know if this answer comes too late to help you, but the other answer you got was incorrect and was posted by an out-of-state attorney. The...
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Can I change my no contest plea with the D.A. in my county
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Answered on January 10, 2010
There is only a limited window of time to withdraw a guilty or no contest plea. If you are within six months of your sentencing, you may be able...
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I'm 16, live in california and got caught shoplifting from a store with 79$ worth of merchandaise, what happens?
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Answered on January 10, 2010
First - your case is going to be referred to the probation department and ultimately the District Attorney for prosecution. You will get a notice...
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How many times can they re-arrest the suspect?
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Answered on January 10, 2010
As has been pointed out, they can't rearrest him "as many times as they want." In felony cases, they can dismiss and refile charges a second time...
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Dui
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Answered on January 10, 2010
Representing yourself puts you at a great disadvantage in any possibility to get a reduction of the charges. The DA's office will know that...
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If someone is charged with robbery and there's no evidence and the victim doesn't go to court can the charges be dropped.
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Answered on January 10, 2010
If the ONLY evidence is the testimony of the alleged victim and they don't show up, then the charges will likely be dismissed. Keep in mind that...
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Will I be taken into custody (jail) the day of my sentencing?
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Answered on January 10, 2010
It depends on a few things -
In many cases, you can negotiate a surrender date with your plea to get your affairs in order. That usually...
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Hofsheier Motion to end pc 290
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Answered on January 10, 2010
The problem is the charge you were convicted of. There have been cases (including Hofsheier) that can avoid registration, but typically, those are...
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First time ever booked and charged with criminal charges! I am 24 with no money for a lawyer-advice please!
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Answered on January 08, 2010
Based on your question, you didn't even have to mention what store it was in. I have had several cases where the loss prevention officers from...
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