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I am 18 with a clean record and I did not steal the money it seems they don’t have clear evidence just me buying lottery tickets and winning the money. I work at a gas station.
answered on Dec 25, 2019
You need to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney now to try to prevent charges from being filed against you. They must have video that they showed the police before you were arrested.
Good luck!
Would sexual relations be considered illegal, what about just dating? (Sexual relations assuming we met up at any point in either country)
answered on Dec 25, 2019
In California, the age of consent for sex is 18. That means that the 18 year old could be arrested for statutory rape amongst other charges if you have sex....
Of course, Norway may have different laws, so the location matters...
I was recently choked and takkled to the ground by two male cops. I had my hands up in surrender and i wasnt harming any person
answered on Dec 23, 2019
In the field make officers can detain females. Whether the force was excessive is a factual situation for your lawyer to review. I am not site if the cops in Sacramento have Body Worn Cameras or Dash Cams that will show exactly what happened and whether it was within policy or not.
Good luck!
I was recently charged with battery of an officer for spitting on the back window as i was detained.
answered on Dec 23, 2019
Battery would require the spit hitting one of the officers. Why were they detaining you?
They may charge you with Resisting Arrest in addition to whatever the initial charge they were arresting you for.
Good luck!
I never noticed money was being taken from my account. It sums up to more than $2,500. I have all many receipts with her name on it to things she purchased. I live in california and want them put in a juvenile detention center. How do i do this?
answered on Dec 22, 2019
You don't "press charges" you make a police report. They take it to the District Attorney who reviews the reports and decides what charges to file. Depending upon his prior record, if any, he will either get Home on Probation or Diversion. If this is not his first time, he may be... View More 
Exceptions(when does the amendment not apply)
answered on Dec 16, 2019
Is this for a thesis? The 7rh Amendment provides the right to a Jury trial in Federal Court for civil lawsuits and I haven't seen it mentioned in a courtroom.
The 8th Amendment, on the other hand, not only limits punishment (i.e. no death penalty for incompetent defendants) to the... View More
I was charged with grand theft last year because the items were rung up as being over $950, $956 to be exact. Having the sales tax included in the total makes my case a felony instead of a misdemeanor. The deal i was given does not fit my crime. But instead if looking at what happened, all the... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2019
Generally sales tax is NOT included in determining the loss just as "sale" prices don't apply. They both only apply to actual "purchases" not theft.
I find it hard to believe the DA included tax and your lawyer should make a Motion to Reduce to a Misdemeanor at the Preliminary Hearing.
Good luck!
How do i get him out of my home he is commiting crimes and i dont want him in my house he 17 years old
answered on Dec 16, 2019
Contact the Probation Department or the Police that he is at your home and they should pick him up if there is in fact a Warrant for him.
Telling him that Probation knows he is there may at least get him out!
I got a felony drug charge in my early twenties. I waited seventeen years and went back to the court and showed them everything I’ve done with my life and was granted relief. Twenty six years later they come take my guns and charge me with felony with firearms. There was no crime or event that... View More
answered on Dec 15, 2019
I am not sure what relief you obtained (Certificate of Rehabilitation or Pardon) but it obviously didn't restore your gun rights! If you just received a Dismissal pursuant to PC 1203.4, commonly referred mistakenly as an Expungement, it definitely didn't restore them.
Your... View More
First dui
answered on Dec 13, 2019
Punishment for the DUI or the raid? Getting arrested BEFORE you were sentenced on the DUI should not affect your sentence since you weren't on Probation yet.
What charge were you arrested on in the raid? You should discuss this with the lawyer handling your DUI.
Good luck!
answered on Dec 12, 2019
Do you mean Penal Code? Or is it in a different state? I have never heard of that charge.
answered on Dec 12, 2019
Windshield allows transparent strip on top 4 to 5 inches
Front side windows must pass through more than 70% of light inside your car (70% VLT)
Back side windows and rear window can have any darkness
answered on Dec 12, 2019
They may be charged by the DA, but if the owner of the home or building testified that they gave consent to the person charged, they shouldn't be convicted.
That being said, if the owner said that to the police, without more, I doubt charges would be filed.
Defendants: Los Angeles Spine Surgeon, his University Hospital, & Device Manufacturer.
answered on Dec 11, 2019
You have to file a police report in most cases and they present it to the proper prosecutorial agency. Fraud is also a Civil tort where you would sue them. Without knowing what acts constituting criminal fraud are alleged it's hard to direct you to proper investigative agency.
You can... View More
Was later sent a letter stating a change of date of which this incident occurred. Never was I told why I was being cuffed or detained. They didn't find anything to have a reason to frisk me. All they said was ,"we're doing a standard parole search". Does this violate my 4th... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2019
This is a fact driven issue as to whether they had the right to pat and frisk you for "officer safety" or some other reason such as furtive movements. You should make an appointment with an experienced criminal defense attorney to go over the facts in detail; most of us offer free initial... View More
I am 21 and I accidentally gave them the wrong address because my drivers license has an old address. I’ve heard many different opinions on whether I should ignore the fine, should I ask to change it or am I fine ignoring the fine because no authorities were called? Can this go on my permanent... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2019
The most prevalent response to this question is to ignore the civil demand. In order to collect they would have to sue you in small claims court. It is a disputed debt so should not affect your credit rating.
Do not go back to that store or any branches as they may arrest you for... View More
It happen a few years ago I notified the person who received the award from the CIF southern section. I have all documents regarding this matter.
answered on Dec 4, 2019
Sorry i have no idea how this ended up in the criminal section. Did they impersonate you or just recommend you for an award?
Bottom line, if it happened a few years ago, it is probably too late. But what is your Complaint? Did you get in trouble? If someone impersonated you, make a police... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2019
If there were major injuries, it can be filed as a Felony! Whether they get jail, prison depends upon the facts and if the person has a prior record.
If this is the 17 year old you asked about, if there are major injuries the DA can request a Hearing to Certify the case to Adult court... View More
Even if the person is at a different location than them ?
answered on Dec 4, 2019
How can someone fight another person who is not near them? A fight is defined as a physical altercation thus requiring that they be in close proximity. It is possible that they could be arrested for making criminal threats (PC 422) such as threatening to come over and beat them up...
A... View More
My boyfriend vandalized his step dads car while intoxicated. His step dad is willing to let him pay the insurance deductible and wants to drop the charges against him. He is also being charged with criminal threat which his step dad never said he was threatened. Is there a possibility of getting... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2019
If the Vandalism is charged as a Misdemeanor your dad can sign a Civil Compromise pursuant to PC 1377-78. The Judge doesn't have to grant it, so talk to his lawyer on how to present it.
As to the PC 422 charge, this is also a "wobbler" that can be filed as a Felony or a... View More
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