My grandson keeps getting arrested and convicted in oregon on fel;ny possessin of heroin but never imprisoned? Why ?

Your question is best posted in the Oregon category so a local attorney there can see it and answer - they may have more local knowledge about the...

California does not have a true "expungement" law. Some states will actually wipe an old conviction off your record with an expungement. Not so...

The two counts merge for the purpose of sentencing, so it's not as though this would save you from any potential additional punishment. Both...

Is there such a thing as a "ticket" for hitting someone?

The police can release a person on a citation when they are arrested for a misdemeanor. Both battery and trespass are misdemeanors. It doesn't...

On formal probation for 3 years in ca?

Only a misdemeanor, felony or a few limited infractions (typically involving alcohol or drugs) will violate the terms of your probation. A civil...

They give you about two lines to answer that on the form, but you can always attach an additional sheet if you need more space. The judge won't...

Do I need an attorney?

Battery carries up to 6 months in county jail and/or a thousand dollar fine. If convicted, you may not possess a firearm for 10 years and it opens...

As long as the information was in the original police report and they reasonably should have known of the existence of the second crime, yes - it...

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I will be receiving a civil demand letter in the mail soon. How do i know i wont be taken to court too?

If you search here on avvo, you'll find that the overwhelming consensus is to ignore any civil demand letter sent to you. It's just not worth their...

I will be receiving a civil demand letter in the mail soon. How do i know i wont be taken to court too?

If you search here on avvo, you'll find that the overwhelming consensus is to ignore any civil demand letter sent to you. It's just not worth...