California Criminal Law Questions & Answers
Q: I have a $10,000 arrest warrant and a $50,000 bench warrant for not checking in can I get some legal advice
You should contact an experienced criminal attorney to discuss your warrants (as well as the underlying charge) and to make arrangements to resolve (i.e. quash/recall) your warrants and begin the process of handling your underlying criminal case.
Q: I just recently got pulled over going 75 on a 65 freeway. Will traffic school make it seem as if nothing happened?
After traffic school (if applicable) will anything show up on my record saying that I had received a ticket? Or will nothing appear? I live in California.
yes, if you qualify for traffic school it will be as if it never happened
Q: Can a sheriff while not on duty or on uniform carry his concealed weapon on his belt were is exposed for others to see?
more info needed.
not sure if the issue is whether it is legal but rather whether it complies with the rules of the shefiff's dept
Q: How can I find a writ that was filed in Superior Court? I'm trying to see the original writ that was submitted.
The case is people v Edwards no. A147103. I want to see how the argument was originally made for the equal protection violation they arose.
more info needed.
the easiest would be to run a civil index of either plaintiff or defendant to see what one filed or what was filed against someone.
Q: If someone was accused of a crime and confessed,because he was threatened if he told ,could they change there answer?
How can someone step in and help the person being accused if they need someone to be the voice
more info needed.
i would not be discussing a sensitive case like this in this forum.
you need to contact a criminal lawyer for assistance.
Most will provide a free consultation.
he should not just contact the police now without some guidance.
Q: got maxed out for A two year sentence after violating probation Three tTimes did my time now. They put me back on prob
California cases none are drug related but they are making me do a program for history of drug use
more info needed
you need to pose this question to the lawyer of record who knows ALL the facts and can give you a reason.
Q: I am 30 Can i sue a minor for pulling off my shorts?
I was playing in the gross area and i grab the baseball ball from kids playing there so we can play through and catch another minor came from the back and pulled off my shorts and all my private parts were visible to everyone around. It took me some sec to pull it up as i was shocked. Now everyone... Read more »
And what money are you going to be able to collect?
Q: If found guilty of a PC 245(b) & PC12022.5(A) can you legally receive time for both, when 245(b) is clearly a element
In a 245(b) Should I be exempt from the penalty of the PC 12022.5(a) considering the gun in the 245(b) is a the element of the crime?
Wouldn't it be basically be viewed as the same charge of crime considering you cant do one without the other
Assault with a semi-automatic firearm (245b), where YOU use the firearm , would necessarily include the use of a firearm, as an element, and should not result in additional punishment, under 12022.5 (a).
There is an exception, in subsection (d) If the firearm is used to shoot from a... Read more »
Q: warrant. jail time?
I'm 19 and I lost my wallet a month ago and in ny wallet I had my ticket and I just found out today I missed my court date and now I have a warrant. is there any way I can explain to a judge what happend or have an extension after falling to appear to court
I would suggest you meet with an experienced attorney asap and then consider your options.
Q: is CA penal code 502 violation a aggravated felony or just CIMT for Immigration purpose?
Employee used her government computer to download pirated books on it via usb for reading (against employer policy). She violated pc 502 for personal use. Can she get deported as LPR?
I would suggest you meet with an experienced immigration or criminal defense attorney to get the correct answer to this question.
Q: I receive SSI. Have I committed fraud by not timely reporting a change timely?
I receive SSI (Social Security Supplemental Security Income.). I failed to report a change in a timely manner and as a result was overpaid. I did eventually report it. Just not in a timely manner. Is is problematic whether the over payment would have been discovered, expect for my bringing to the... Read more »
More information is needed for me to correctly answer your (good) question.
Q: Can my father raise a Cunningham issue during resentencing based on unauthorized sentence even if his case became final?
My father's case became final in 2003 making him unable to raise a Cunningham claim. My father is now going back for resentencing based on he was given an unauthorized sentence on one of his counts. Can he raise a Cunningham issue on the other counts that he was given the upper term on during the... Read more »
More information is needed. I suggest meeting with an experienced attorney to get an opinion. I cannot answer your question without knowing more about the case.
Q: My daughter is going to be charged with embezzlement for alot of money. We don't have any money. There's no warrant .
Can she leave the state? What can I do to find out? Please help??
more info needed
you need to set up an appointment with a criminal defense lawyer. Most will provide a free consultation.
if you can't afford a lawyer ask for the court appt a public defender to review evidence and facts of the case.
normally until you are ordered to do or... Read more »
Q: My husband is a convicted felon, convicted of fraud. Am I able to own a firearm?
My husband has never been convicted of violence or weapons. I live in Contra costa county, California.
more info needed
the problem is IF probation said he could not have a firearm in the house and you live together.
that is a question you should ask the lawyer who represented him.
Q: My neighbor kept throwing trash, debris, heavy objects (ie paving bricks, rocks...) into my backyard.
I've talked to them twice, called the police once. No collaboration & things just got worse, am afraid it'd escalated & someone might get hurt.
Take pix to gather evidence and sue in small claims for up to $10k.
before you sue consider sending a letter setting forth all that has happened and give them 10 days to remedy the situation and sue in superior court with a lawyer or small claims.
Q: What's the best way to handle an invasive/dangerous neighbor ?
My neighbor throw large & heavy objects/rubbish into my backyard, talks & police didn't help. It was their son (mentally-challenged?) who needs more & closer supervision, his parents seemed NOT doing enough to prevent these "incidents" to happen. They damaged our plants, beddings...besides the... Read more »
First, i would install a surveillance recording camera to gather evidence
Q: What will happen during court . i was given ticket for possession .they found drug in a purse inside a backpack due to
Probation search for my son. But wasnt p.o.was another city police i didnt consent to search and not on probation myself
more info needed.
likely you were not given a tix but instead received a citation which is the same as an arrest.
it orders you to appear in court.
GET A LAWYER or ask for a court-appointed lawyer.
was the backpack your son's. Certainly they can probably search his... Read more »
Q: My friend is in CDCR and filed a 1381. Was placed on calender but DA never transported him.
Now his case, under disposition says, disposed. Should he still file a 1382? Thank you so much
more info needed to evaluate.
didn't he have a lawyer?
why isn't that lawyer who has all the info on the case addressing this question?
Q: Can the court order me to see a shrink without providing me the reason why?
It has nothing to do with what I have been going to court for the past year, I said I am not guilty let’s take it to a jury.
They don’t want to because the police are guilty of taking me to jail unlawfully, I called them for assistance!
more info needed to analyze
it could be to determine if you are competent to go to trial .........it would probably be something that could be part of your defense....
you should discuss this with you lawyer
Q: Can a police officer take me to jail For calling them for to come help me?
My x spouse was out of state without my knowledge. My 15 wouldn’t answer my calls or texts, I went to my home to check on her, I found hard liquor empty bottles and passed out teens through out my home, she was locked in the master I opened to find her in underwear and a guy...she was cursing me... Read more »
More info needed.
i doubt if they will file against you and if they do your lawyer will probably get it dismissed.
either hire a lawyer now or ask for a public defender if you have to go to court.
maybe consider writing out a summary now while everything is fresh in your... Read more »
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