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Could you please give me some information concerning the new Prop. 46 and how it applies to people with felonies ?
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Answered on December 08, 2014
It's prop 47.
It allows reclassification of a few low level theft and fraud charges to misdemeanors. It also reclassified possession of drugs...
My boyfriend is in jail with open charges pc 288a my daughter says he touched her. theres just no posible way he did this
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Answered on December 08, 2014
He is facing 288(a) charges, not 288a. Heebie looking at up to 8 years in prison and lifetime sex offender registration.
Aside from that, you...
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What or who is in charge of the District Attorney?
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Answered on December 08, 2014
The Attorney General oversees the DA as well as acts in instances of conflict.
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I was already convicted of poss of cannabis for sale, now facing same charge, can they sentence me with a special allegation?
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Answered on December 08, 2014
There are no weight enhancements for marijuana and it's not priorable like possession for sales of other drugs. You're still facing up to 3 years...
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Is the 10 year gun ban mandatory on a 242 misdemeanor conviction? Can the judge reduce or waive the ban?
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Answered on December 08, 2014
It is mandatory under the Penal Code.
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I have my second court date in about 2 weeks. Can it be pushed back? Need more time to complete community service hours.
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Answered on December 08, 2014
This isn't something you can just request over the phone. Either get them done before your court date or have your lawyer (or you) go in BEFORE the...
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If my son is arrested for trespassing and possession of vandalism tools ,can he be charged for anything else ?
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Answered on December 08, 2014
There is no way for us to guess. It depends On what the rest of the investigation shows. His lawyer (yes, he needs one) can sort this out.
Why would a DA refile after the judge dismissed my case?
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Answered on December 08, 2014
Felony charges can be refiled after dismissal (as long as jeopardy hasn't attached) once [twice in some rare exceotions].
Maybe the DA didn't...
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What can i do?
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Answered on December 08, 2014
This has got to be your 10th post about this. This CANNOT be resolved by you sitting at your computer. Find a lawyer and get in their office ASAP....
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Whats the difference between a rental and license agreement?
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Answered on December 08, 2014
Please meet with an attorney so you can get a handle in these issues before your business suffers further or you miss out in important legal...
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