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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for California on
Q: Would this be considered a co conspirator?

Let's say that there are two guys Jack and John , Jack has an enemy named Kyle and he wants to beat him up real bad. John knows Kyle's address and agrees to sell his address to Jack knowing that John has bad intentions but doesn't plan to help him he just wants money. Can John face... View More

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answered on Nov 9, 2022

Based on your fact pattern alone, yes John can face conspiracy charges. A conspiracy takes two or more people, to commit a crime, and to have taken any steps to further that crime. Selling the address, especially understanding Jack is intending to assault Kyle, is a step in furtherance of the... View More

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Q: Can my drivers licence be supended for transportation of a controlled substance in california
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answered on Nov 9, 2022

In general Transportation of a controlled substance, or a violation of Health and Safety 11379 is a felony. It is not a moving violation and the courts generally do not suspend your license. However, if you have other issues you were stopped for, those may put points on your DMV record and with... View More

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Q: If someone has an ankle monitor on in violated parole how much time will they get in jail in they were in a program
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answered on Nov 9, 2022

Any violation of probation will depend on the facts surrounding the violation as Mr. Gribow pointed out. Without knowing your case, your court, etc no real answer can be given.

Given the fact of the ankle monitor I am assuming it is involved in your violation, but again it depends on your...
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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Civil Rights for California on
Q: Can California cops in placer County arrest and impound a vehicle on a suspended license
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answered on Nov 9, 2022

As Mr. Fazzi said, yes they can. You are driving without a valid license. There are many other ways they could have handled the situation, like leaving the car locked, or having another licensed person move the car. However, they are not required to do so.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Criminal Law for California on
Q: I did 3 police complains about a neighbor hassling me about my house the last one I asked them to keep their distance

Can this be a problem for me ? The police said call them or 911

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Darrell G. Griffin Jr.
answered on Dec 13, 2022

You would need to provide a bit more information.

Are you asking if you can get in trouble for calling 911 too many times?

Are you asking if it can cause issues with the neighbor?

Hard to answer your question without more information.

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