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The judge made me feel so small. I was given minimal info for the statement from an advocate. I showed up and presented it. Did I miss something? Maybe I had the wrong idea for the meaning of marsy’s law.
answered on Feb 11, 2022
No idea. I suggest contacting the victim's advocate office or better yet the DA who handled the case to sentencing to find out what happened.
Good luck.
I got into a fight with a guy at my dinner living home. His friend held me from behind while he got me in a choke hold. The police arrived and I was bleeding from my ear. He wasn't bleeding. They arrested me only.
answered on Feb 11, 2022
You are likely charged with PC 245a(1),which is felony, because you had a deadly weapon (other than a gun). You may have a self-defense argument due to your injuries.
I suggest consulting with and hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney who specializes in defending serious and... View More 
I asked simple questions about how to get property back and a list of the property they took from my residence. He yelled at me, told me he didn't have to give me anything not even a list, told me I'll never get the property back, and that he could search my other properties and... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2022
I suggest you direct this question in Texas where you apparently reside. Laws differ in each state.
You can lodge a complaint against the detective with the city or county by whom he is employed. However, that may make you a "marked man". Police officers and/or agencies can be... View More
My brother's friend is suing us forcibly entering into a Business agreement. My mother and I have never met this man, had never spoken to him and now we're being held accountable for something we had nothing to do with. There is no evidence other than my brother paying back what he owed... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2022
Unless an attorney is licensed in Utah, an out of state attorney, such as in California, cannot represent you.
If you are unhappy with your current attorney, hire a different one in Utah.
answered on Feb 5, 2022
The neighbor can take the video to the police. While it is unlikely the police will arrest you for speeding or exhibition of speeding since the offense(s) did not occur in their presence, they can send over a unit from time to time to monitor your neighborhood using radar to clock you.... View More
It's my first time having trouble with the law. I was caught in possession of a small amount of psilocybin mushrooms a month ago when I was a minor. I'm an adult now, but I'm not sure if that makes any difference. Will I get drug tested on my court date?
answered on Jan 21, 2022
It's unclear from your question whether you have a court date for Arraignment set and where. Check the citation or go online on the Orange County Superior Court website and type in your case number.
If charged as an adult, your case will likely be heard at the courthouse in... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2022
Drug importation is a federal offense which would be charged as a felony. Depending on what type and quantity of the drugs as well as the prior criminal record of the person(s) involved, federal sentencing guidelines would dictate how long a jail sentence would be imposed.
After being hit I did not hit back. I replied your lucky it's Me You hit because anyone else would have cracked Your face open for that. He then ran at Me with said large stick and hit me 2 times in the head. I was barely able to receive my belongings while leaving the premises. They... View More
answered on Jan 9, 2022
First, you can't "press charges". Only the District Attorney's (DA) Office can.
In order file criminal charges, the DA needs something to work with such as an investigation by the local police. Did you report the incident to the police? Did you seek immediate... View More
got pulled over, basic traffic stop he said loud music. I Lost my DL but I was valid and since I couldn't find my wallet. they forced me out pat me down. had nothing on me. proceeded to search my vehicle with no consent. I had a large amount of cash. 35k neatly bank banded. I play high stakes... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2022
Assuming everything you said is true (and I have no reason to doubt what happened as police officers use every opportunity they can invent to conduct an unlawful search having handled dozens of these type of cases), I suggest you hire private counsel to file what called a Penal Code 1538.5 Motion... View More
My son has been on and off his meds for 3 years. Has had 3 involuntary commitments (5150) in California. He can pull himself together for an hour, but then the manic behavior returns. Can I supply info to the court on his condition. He urgently needs treatment before undergoing a criminal trial.... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2021
Your question should be directed to your son's attorney regarding whether you would be allowed to testify. Ordinarily, the Judge will consider testimony from a medical expert, the expert's review of not only your son's past medical records and an evaluation after seeing/speaking... View More
If the victim is badly hurt or killed and a lawsuit pursues, can i be sued because I knew about the incidents and didn't report them? Does this make me 'complicit'? I own a business. My brother has no money. Can the victim go after my money?
answered on Dec 30, 2021
Unlikely that you could be successfully sued if you didn't report the prior incidents of DV (Domestic Violence) committed by your brother.
However, if she suffers GBI (Great Bodily Injury) or dies as a result of what your brother does to her after the prior DV incidents, a clever... View More
My car has no power steering and i was driving in a residential neighborhood and was unnoticed when my vehicle broke down and wouldn't start. I tried pushing it out of the road with no luck. (Took 4 officers)
I proceeded to call friends i was gonna meet with that evening to celebrate... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2021
The first thing you need to do is consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney who handles DUI cases ASAP that knows what they are doing. If, as I suspect, you meant your BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) was .31, that's nearly 4 times the legal limit, and the penalties will be... View More
Do I have to sell it to the pawnshop that’s holding it or can I sell to someone who is legal to own it? What rights (if any) do I have to this gun?
answered on Dec 23, 2021
Sale of the shotgun would have to be done using a licensed firearms dealer.
answered on Dec 23, 2021
The Judge will issue a bench warrant for that defendant's arrest. Additional criminal charges may be added for failure to appear.
answered on Dec 20, 2021
Is this a hypothetical question or are you seeking validation for something you plan on doing?
Under the law, you can use reasonable force to defend yourself. If the intruder has a knife, stun gun or something like that, you have a firearm, he turns to flee and you gun him down you're... View More
I have all of the info and all of those contracts are voidable due to fraud
answered on Dec 12, 2021
Are you being charged with a crime? Usually, the kind of fraud you describe is the subject of a civil lawsuit. Also, it's unclear whether the company you worked for was unlicensed or you were unlicensed.
Either way, I suggest you contact an attorney experienced in handling fraud... View More
I was most recently got cahsed down by a boyfriend who hit my car. Now the other big issue is I have filed several police reports about this man and the Sheriff's have completely violated my rights by making excuses for him. After looking at all my police reports the Sheriffs left out very... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2021
Hire an attorney to file a Civil Harassment Restraining Order on your behalf. A subpoena can be issued to obtain the casino surveillance tape to bolster your case.
If your BF caused damage to your car, submit a claim to your auto insurance carrier. If you have a deductible you had to pay... View More
Warrant issued with in 24 hrs of accusations
answered on Nov 22, 2021
Hire a criminal defense lawyer in your area who handles the type of warrant issued for your arrest.
Officer said speakers in my back seat “looked like boat speakers” and demanded I return them to an obviously abandoned boat outside in the desert across from pick-a-part. When I took them from my car he proceeded to search my car, including closed containers/my purse which obviously did not... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2021
Whether the LEO (Law Enforcement Officer's) actions constituted a unlawful warrantless search of your vehicle and your purse, was anything incriminating found? Were criminal charges filed against you? If not, what do you hope to gain by asking a rhetorical question?
Also, you list... View More
Or send me to someone that maybe could. My English isnt that strong. I got my DUI 10/23/2021 on Baily Rd. Bay Point, Ca. A car had stopped infront of me and I didnt break in time good enough and hit the vehicle infront of me no one hurt.
answered on Nov 17, 2021
If you don't have any money to pay for a private attorney to represent you, at your arraignment where you plead no guilty ask for a Public Defender to be appointed.
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