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My fiance was accused of child molestion, and now has to register? Can he be relieved from having to register?
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Answered on November 02, 2012
If convicted of a qualifying offense and ordered to register, that will be a lifetime requirement unless that condition is lifted for some reason. ...
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Withdraw my plea
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Answered on November 02, 2012
Yes, you can make a motion to withdraw your plea before sentencing (or within 180 days of being placed on probation), but it's not automatically...
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Attorney dealing in Alcohol related offenses!!!
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Answered on November 02, 2012
I assume that since you posted in criminal defense, it's a criminal charge (i.e. DUI, drunk in public, possession of alcohol by a minor, open...
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Petty theft 488, Misdemeanor, need help!
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Answered on November 02, 2012
Several issues here...
First - it is not up to CVS or their manager to decide what charges you will face in court. That is a decision that is...
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Can the DA use a 1983 strike against a defendant for domestic violence?
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Answered on November 02, 2012
Strikes don't expire. Any qualifying prior conviction for a strike offense can be alleged. But - under the Romero decision, the defense can...
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Misdemeanor..
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Answered on November 01, 2012
I agree with the other California attorneys who have indicated to you that your dismissal under Penal Code 1385 is NOT a conviction. I will just...
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Can I go to prison or jail for having a petty theft with prior n given 3yrs probation but got arrested on oct for petty theft w/
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Answered on November 01, 2012
The laws on petty theft with a prior recently changed. If you have 3 prior theft convictions, a 4th petty theft can be charged as a felony - not...
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I was charged on a 459pc felony this is my first offense and kind of scared will I be sentenced to jail time?
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Answered on November 01, 2012
Just because you were arrested and booked on a felony doesn't mean they will file felony charges against you. Assuming this was a first offense,...
Can you turn yourself in before your stay of execution date?
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Answered on November 01, 2012
You should be able to start serving your sentence early, but your sentence will have to be modified to reflect the new remand date. You can get...
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Warrants
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Answered on November 01, 2012
If you cannot afford an attorney, the court will appoint the public defender's office to represent you. There's no way for us to guess what...
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