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2 counts of burglary felonies, 2 misdemeanors and I admitted to the police I had scissors and intent to steal. jail time?
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Answered on January 15, 2014
Unfortunately, getting arrested puts this on your record. Your goal is now to minimize the damage.
First - just because you were arrested for a...
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Should you be read rights anytime you're arrested?
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Answered on January 15, 2014
They only apply if you are in custody and being questioned. Just getting arrested doesn't mean they have to read you your rights. It's not like TV....
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If i was in a car and my friend shot someone in the leg. I Been charged with attempted murder to am i looking at a very long ti
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Answered on January 15, 2014
If they have charged this as a willful, premeditated attempted murder and have added gang enhancements, you could also be facing a life sentence. ...
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How long does something stay on your record if you were never arrested for the "crime"?
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Answered on January 15, 2014
Things can exist at some level indefinitely. Crimes that occur today are much more likely to be on your record and remain thanks to technology. ...
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I need to know if i should plead guilty or not i was arrested cop says i was under the influence of meth
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Answered on January 15, 2014
Being convicted of under the influence of a controlled substance can carry mandatory jail time. Because of the other details that you posted, you...
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Is it okay to give the name case information when trying to hire an attorney?
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Answered on January 15, 2014
You should not be concerned to divulge this basic information. It won't impact anything.
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Is the Orange county womens jail currently overcrowded?
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Answered on January 15, 2014
Yes and yes, but the charge, their history and what their sentence is all factor in. In addition, an early release may not be just an outright...
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Can you still get in trouble for working without a permit if you immediately stopped before you did anything?
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Answered on January 15, 2014
Probably not. Without the completion of the acts, it would be a thin case for them to try and prosecute. I suppose in a worst case scenario, you...
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Caught shoplifting about a year ago and no charges yet.
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Answered on January 15, 2014
You can probably breathe easy now, but the statute of limitations in a misdemeanor theft is one year, so that's your true "breathe easy" date.
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Can we sue if I was arrested and incarcerated for two days by error?
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Answered on January 15, 2014
Before pursuing this as a civil after... A couple of questions for you (don't answer here, but the answers matter).
First - sue who? The...
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