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Criminal act?
1. What can they charge me with? If anything?
2. Should I call him back?
3. What should I say/not say?
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Answered on May 17, 2013
Speaking to the police at this point can do you no good. You've already made a statement of some sort to them, so anything you say now runs the...
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Got caught stealing at Sephora 3 months ago. The case got dropped. Palmer Reifler and Associates want civil demands.
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Answered on May 17, 2013
If you look around here on avvo, you'll see that the overwhelming recommendation is to ignore the civil demand letters when they come in. That law...
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Can I request an extention to seek legal council? I'm out on bail now.Court date is 5/21/13.
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Answered on May 17, 2013
Assuming you haven't requested several continuances for the same reason before, most judges will allow you a reasonable continuance to hire an...
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I gave police permission to specifically search my duffle bag. They searched my duffle bag as well as my desk. Can they do this?
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Answered on May 17, 2013
Regarding why you were released and why now "charges are pending"... The DA has up to 3 years on most felonies to file charges against you. They...
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Can I press charges against my 26yr old sister for battery? I'm 24yrs old and we got into a physical altercation.
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Answered on May 17, 2013
You cannot directly "file charges" against somebody in criminal court. That decision is exclusively up to the prosecutor's office. You can file a...
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If a person is found guilty of Attempted Rape, does that still go under the penal code 261a.2 or is that a different charge?
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Answered on May 16, 2013
It would be listed as 664/261(a)(2). Attempts are under 664 of the Penal Code.
It carries lifetime registration.
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Got caught stealing at Sephora 3 months ago. The case got dropped. Palmer Reifler and Associates want civil demands.
Joseph's answer
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Answered on May 16, 2013
If you look around here on avvo, you'll see that the overwhelming recommendation is to ignore the civil demand letters when they come in. That law...
What is the worst that can happen from a dog jumping on mailman? charges are being pressed
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Answered on May 15, 2013
An individual cannot "press" criminal charges - that's up to the prosecutor's office. Can the person sue? Yes. It sounds like it's a small...
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CAN I STILL BE CHARGES FOR A FTA EVEN THOUGH I APPEARED IN COURT AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO CHARGES FILED AT THAT TIME?
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Answered on May 15, 2013
A failure to appear can only be added if you were ordered to appear or you give a written promise to appear, then you didn't.
If they filed...
What is the difference between "complaint" and "information"?
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Answered on May 15, 2013
In a felony case, the original charging document is called the complaint. After a preliminary hearing, the prosecution files a new charging...
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