My nephew has trial can I say fifth amendment when asked a question

If you are subpoenaed to testify at his trial and there is a reason to believe that something you say could expose you to criminal liability, then...

PC 4573 Felony or Misdemeanor?

The only three drug charges that were affected by Prop 47 are simple possession under Health and Safety Codes 11377, 11357(a) and 11350. 4573...

Does petty theft come out in your criminal record

The only way you have a criminal record is if you were arrested, booked, charged or convicted of a crime. That only happens if the police or the...

With Prop 47 passing in California, will it have any effect on someone doing time in Los Angeles County for sales who is.....

Prop 47 does nothing to sales cases. It only affected possession for personal use cases (pending or completed). Sorry.

Need help to know how to plea to a petty theft offense ! It's my first criminal offense, should I plea not guilty or guilty?

Don't just plead guilty if you do that, you simply guarantee a theft conviction on your record. That can have huge long-term consequences....

So for my understanding, prop 47 is for only non violent crimes?

Many people think Prop 47 was a huge reform to all felony charges. Not so at all. It affected only a handful of crimes - some theft and fraud...

Is PC4573.6 eligible for re-sentencing under Prop 47?

No. That charge is not listed in Prop 47 and is not affected.

I have a workers comp case and need to find a good lawyer in Orange County Ca. Help!

Ronald Winters in Santa Ana........

DIVORCE .. HOW TO FILE? I AM IN A MARRIAGE OF MANY YEARS , TIRED , FRUSTRATED,

Because you are asking about immigration issues, I will reclassify this as an immigration question.

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Prop 47?

Sorry, but prop 47 does not fix all felonies. It only affected some theft and fraud related crimes and simple possession for personal use. It did...