It was an accident and I'm not pressing charges but neighbors witnessed him hitting me with a car and I was taken to ER for fractured leg. Should I say it was an accident/he was unaware or that he needed to hit me to stop me from attacking him with metal bar? I don't want him going to... Read more »
answered on May 24, 2022
You are under no obligation to talk to the police but you shouldn't lie to them. It is not up to you whether charges are filed against him, but up to the DA. The best course of action would be for you to talk to his attorney who can try to convince the DA not to file charges after getting a... Read more »
answered on May 23, 2022
If you have a case in immigration court, you can find out the date of your next hearing and other information by calling the court hotline at 1-800-898-7180 or by entering your A Number. You can also call a specific court.
Could the investigators get a search warrant for google and facebook beyond the period of time when the alleged crime occurred? From February to October. Having access to all messages, emails, photos, etc., associated with those accounts. Even though the alleged victim has nothing to do with it?... Read more »
answered on May 17, 2022
BECAUSE A VICTIM GOT HIS PROPERTY BACK OR WAS COMPENSATED DOES NOT EXCUSE A FILING.
DEPENDING ON HOW PROPERTY WAS RETURNED AND WHO RETURNED IT, MAY FACTOR INTO THE DISPOSITION OF THE CASE,,, IE SENTENCE.
A driver cut in front of me and slammed on their brakes. My dashcam clearly shows no cars in front of me when this driver cuts and attempts to get me to hit their car. They then stop, and go trying to bait me and stop again with no cars in front of them where you can clearly see a green traffic... Read more »
answered on May 17, 2022
i think the police and department of consumer affairs are your best bets.
you can always sue someone but likely, no lawyer will take it on a contingency, and your only other avenue is small claims......but what are YOUR damages?
I was pulled over for turning right on a red light supposedly there was a sign stating that was illegal but I went back and scanned the whole area and could not find any sign that said so making that stop and illegal stop. When I go to court and prove that I should get whatever was seized from the... Read more »
answered on May 15, 2022
It's not as simple as walking into to court with pictures or even video tape showing that the intersection did not have a sign posted that it was illegal to make a right turn on a red light. You don't know it that was the only reason the cop pulled you over. If evidence was seized... Read more »
We were pulled over for turning right after stopping at a red light. The cop said there was a sign stating 'no right turn on red' but I went back to the intersection and thoroughly looked for a sign stating that and there was none. Doesn't that make it an illegal stop and thus any... Read more »
We were pulled over for turning right after stopping at a red light. The cop said there was a sign stating 'no right turn on red' but I went back to the intersection and thoroughly looked for a sign stating that and there was none. Doesn't that make it an illegal stop and thus any... Read more »
answered on May 15, 2022
First of all, did they do a search of you and the car, find something illegal and arrest or cite you for that (misdemeanor or felony) or did you just get a ticket for No left turn (infraction)?
If you just got a traffic ticket, then the cop’s observation is not inadmissible, but it is... Read more »
answered on May 15, 2022
FALEO. Filipino American Law Enforcement Officer Association ...
Everything i had my information in and as i stood i the living by 6 individuals and was told to give them a cellphone i took which i never did i was told to take all my clothes off to show i didnt have it and i said no and i had no choice or else my son would wake up with no mommy and they said... Read more »
answered on May 11, 2022
The DA represents a victim.
A criminal lawyer rep rests those that are alleged to have done something wrong
I wanted to know why age, marital status, and gender is part of the determining factor on eligibility for parole and it's part of my criminology assignment
answered on May 11, 2022
I assume b/c everything is based on statistics........
how successful will a Defendant be, if given an opportunity for parole?
an older person is less likely to flee... as is someone with a family unit.
depending on the charge, a woman may be less dangerous and more reliable... Read more »
A man came running out of the bushes at a property I thought I had permission to be on weilding a big pipe wrench and yelling "I'll kill you!" I turned to run and tripped so I just covered my head .he then stuck a knife to my throat and threatened to kill me if I moved. He then... Read more »
answered on May 10, 2022
Much more info needed.
Why would you have permission to be there?
What time was it?
You live on the block?
How were you dresses?
Any weapons nor tools on you?
Any warning signs?
answered on May 9, 2022
The most important thing you can do for yourself is to take a speed reading course so you can improve your reading speed, which will magically also increase your reading comprehension. Start on that as soon as you can, and you will never regret it.
Then start reading everything you can on a... Read more »
is that when i take them to ,my next court date can the courts take m,e into custody?
answered on May 10, 2022
Yes, since the Court issued a Bench Warrant and forfeited the bail, you can be taken back into custody and have to post a new bail. However, if it is within 180 days of the Forfeiture, the Court may assess some costs, but will usually reinstate the bail; especially if you are walking in with... Read more »
is that when i take them to ,my next court date can the courts take m,e into custody?
answered on May 9, 2022
Use a lawyer.
Yes you could go into custody and or bail can be increased..
Let your lawyer pave the way.
Lawyer stated there were no videos of incident, and a witness story differed. I find later he had 6 videos and the witness statement matched others.
answered on May 5, 2022
Probably means a bench trial. Judge is the trier of fact, instead of the jury.
The case is closed and offender in prison. Why do I see the court websjte showing to other hearing after restifution showing as (further Proceedings) and the location shows as (LOCATION SCH) Rather than the original location been (Compton courthouse dept .10) what can this mean. The D.A has failed... Read more »
answered on May 5, 2022
Here is a partial answer, that may be helpful. Restitution is essentially paying a victim for property damage, bodily injury, etc.; for the victims economic out of pocket losses. Restitution issues take time to resolve, and is not ordered by the court until after sentencing. It is possible to have... Read more »
I'm looking for a criminal pro bono attorney in regards to my fiance getting released from yellow county detention center in Woodland California he has brain injury and a lot of health problems and doesn't remember anything especially his case that he's dealing with and I would like... Read more »
answered on Apr 28, 2022
There are plenty of websites, including the Superior Court in Sacramento, where you can download a form to make a PC 1381 demand to be taken to trial in a county with charges are pending against you if you are serving a sentence in another county that is longer than 90 days.
Use Google or... Read more »
A small fender bender turned into an assault with a deadly weapon charge and a warrant for 98,000 dollars
answered on Apr 28, 2022
What you characterized as merely a minor traffic accident must have escalated into a much more serious situation where the person charged with ADW (Assault with a Deadly Weapon) threatened the other party with GBI (Great Bodily Injury) using a weapon ranging from a knife, gun, etc. to something... Read more »
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