It depends on how severe the slapping was. Given the fact that you said there no marks, bruises, cuts, etc., it is very likely that this would be...

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Alleged petty theft with old priors

Without knowing how many prior theft convictions she actually has, it is difficult to tell how "grave" the situation is. However, the fact that...

What is exactly considered admissable statements to be used against a person in court for murder

At both the preliminary hearing stage and trial stage, the prosecution has the burden of proof. That means, it is the prosecution who has to show...

What do you do when you cant afford a lawyer and the public defender is not doing a good job but you are innocent?

Often, the public defenders are the first to be blamed when a case is not going as a defendant had wished or expected. This is often because they...

Does a minor WITNESSS, at the age of 17, HAVE TO show up at a statutory rape case's prelimenary hearing against a teacher?

A detective could testify under Proposition 115 at the preliminary hearing. However, both the prosecutor and defense attorney may not want this. ...

Can I fight this DUI or at the least have it dropped to a wet and reckless?

Thanks for laying out the fact pattern so clearly. I don't think a defense of entrapment would work in this case, because entrapment requires that...