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I am being charged with terrorist threats. All because i told someone who was harrassing me. And kept calling my cell phone.
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Answered on April 04, 2009
From what you're describing, the DA would have a tough time proving Penal Code section 422 against you. It's a specific intent crime and requires...
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How long do u think he will get?
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Answered on April 04, 2009
Don't start assuming he's getting any time. He's got issues to look into - the 0.07 at the scene, then the 0.08 at the station could give him a...
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I was arrested for petty theft but have two prior felony drug conv.must my misd petty theft be charged as a felony in CA?
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Answered on April 04, 2009
If it was just petty theft (theft under $400 in most cases), prior convictions only matter if they are theft related. If yours are only for drug...
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Awaiting court on March 7th. What should I say in my defense?
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Answered on April 02, 2009
You said you're awaiting court on March 7th? Or did you mean April 7th?
You're looking at a substantial felony charge - PC 69. You may also...
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Why the witch in hunt in OC?
I see about how people get arrested & charges dropped right & left
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Answered on April 02, 2009
I'm not sure if from your question you've already gone to court and tried to negotiate with the DA directly yourself.
If you did - with all...
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My sister was in jail and she said she was beaten badly by the officers. Her nose was broken and her shoulder was dislocated.
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Answered on April 01, 2009
Your first step is to try and get her out of jail if at all possible. Work with her attorney (if she has one) to try and get her bail reduced and...
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My friend has 2 prior felonies, both over 12 years old. He currently is facing another felony.
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Answered on April 01, 2009
The statute of limitations is the time frame the prosecution has to file charges after a crime is committed.
Are you asking about is how the...
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Miranda rights
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Answered on March 31, 2009
In order for a Miranda advisement to be valid, it must be free, voluntary and knowing. A person must understand what they're giving up before the...
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Will my case be dismissed if I was not given miranda rights at arrest
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Answered on March 31, 2009
Just because the police did not read you your Miranda rights doesn't automatically mean the entire case will be dismissed. The notion of the...
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First DUI. Already on probation for other charges (different co). What's going to happen at my probation violation court date?
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Answered on March 31, 2009
Good news and bad news.
You know the bad news - since you're on probation and have a new case against you, you are more than likely in...
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