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If I'm a first-time, non-violent convicted felon (embezzlement) who has completed probation can my spouse own a firearm? Can I?
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Answered on October 08, 2016
As a convicted felon of any sort, you are banned for life from owning using or possessing a firearm in the state of California. Unless your...
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Is it normal for my probation officer to show up at my door with cops?
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Answered on October 08, 2016
His high risk status is exactly why the police accompanied probation.
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How to get a record expunged
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Answered on October 08, 2016
First, some terminology clarification: unless they went to prison, they didn't get parole.
Instead, they were placed on probation and...
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Can I change my no contest plea to a not guilty plea and go 2 trial
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Answered on October 08, 2016
I'm reading between the lines... I'm guessing you were charged with theft and got a plea deal to defrauding an innkeeper. The facts you present are...
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Do we get compensated for bending over and coughing when returning back from court to Lynwood jail?
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Answered on October 07, 2016
There is no case here. I'm not even sure this is a legitimate question.
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What is the purpose of the 10 day right to a preliminary trial?
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Answered on October 07, 2016
As they say, what's done is done.
But - just so you know...
The 10 day rule was designed so a person didn't languish in custody for some...
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I'm out on bail and my arraignment is in 8 days. Should I hire an attorney now or see what the pub. Def. Can do first?
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Answered on October 07, 2016
First - the public defender isn't there as your first option to "see what happens" because you don't want to spend money on a lawyer. They are for...
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When did California mandate someone being charged with 667.5 c do their entire sentence at 85%
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Answered on October 07, 2016
If even one of the charges is a violent felony, the entire sentence is served at 85%, even if all the others are non-violent.
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Where or who can help me file pc 155 charges?
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Answered on October 06, 2016
An individual cannot "press" or "drop" criminal charges in California. That decision is left to the prosecutor's office. You can file a police...
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Tenant Not Paying Rent - What to do? Please Advice!
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Answered on October 06, 2016
You sound like either a new landlord or a lucky one in that you haven't m been through this before.
Your first step is a 3 day notice to pay or...
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