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Sounds like he's being accused of aiding and abetting. If you drive a person to commit a robbery, or drive them away from the scene, with knowledge... Read Answer
His own words may be enough to seal his fate. You might want to remind him about the right to remain silent!
You can ask, and the DA has complete discretion what to disclose to you. There is no "right" to this info. Only the defendant and his lawyer has this... Read Answer
She has the right to remain silent. Only idiots talk to investigators/cops. Remember, no matter what she says it will be twisted around and used... Read Answer
Absolutely, especially if you are part of a gang and/or forget you have the right to remain silent and cop yourself out. Remember, no matter what you... Read Answer
That depends how good your lawyer is.
You have the right to remain silent. Only idiots talk to investigators/cops. Remember, no matter what you say it will be twisted around and used... Read Answer
There are a number of factors that go into consideration, what are the circumstances of you having a gun. Was the gun possessed near a school, around... Read Answer
That depends how good your lawyer is.
Yes, if you are required to report you must still report until you are in custody.
No, if bail has been set you use post bail to get out of custody. Without posting bail you cannot be released.
Yes. Convince the Judge to reduce or eliminate bail (good luck).
When the District Attorney reviews the case they will determine heather or not they can prove the case guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. If the... Read Answer
There should be free forms on the web. He has to sign.
Yes. Probation violation threshold is quite low, so just being arrested is enough. You should hire a lawyer instead of showing up at the PVH alone.
Yes. You can't have sex in public, no matter how old you are.
No, you cannot. The case was dismissed and the court has no jurisdiction to dismiss it under Penal Code section 1203.4.
No. It's a 10-year ban under California state law. Review Penal Code section 29805.
You can't expunge something that was dismissed. Only convictions can be expunged.
Depends on the specific charge. But generally 3 years or 4 years from the date of discovery of the offense.
No. And 12025 is the old code section.