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It is always a big deal when you are stopped in California with a sack of meth, even if you are released because as you see now, they find ways of... Read Answer
No, you do not. However, she could then claim you were falsely imprisoning her with some encouragement from the police. I would advise... Read Answer
The best way to do this is to hire experienced criminal defense counsel you trust. If you are unable then you can contact the Public Defender,... Read Answer
Yes, there is a possibility of that happening. When hiring a good criminal defense attorney then he or she should be advocating for you so that... Read Answer
I am sorry this happened to you. Often times, the pubkic defender offices are very overworked and are unable to adequately represent all of... Read Answer
For such a serious matter, you should consider hiring experienced criminal defense counsel. Being convicted of any sec crime can have... Read Answer
I am sorry this happened to you. However, what is your question?
It depends what happened. To be fair, it is possible that the version of facts you have might not be what actually happened. Regardless,... Read Answer
I do not understand the purpose of your question. Arson is defined by Penal Code section as a felony, but there can be exceptions that could... Read Answer
I am sorry you have been going through that, but in my experience such a claim cannot excuse your not appearing in court. As to your proposal... Read Answer
You should share this evidence with the lawyer representing you in court.
It depends how long ago it was and if your plea was knowing, voluntary and intelligent.
It is significant and to get a more precise number you should hire experienced defense counsel as soon as possible because this is a serious criminal... Read Answer
The short answer is you can't without hiring experienced counsel to represent you. Of course, if you represent yourself, there is a chance you... Read Answer
The investigating officer will be following an outline and/or a script. So, he or she can advise you how it will go. Unfortunately, even... Read Answer
Yes, you should hire a lawyer first to try and get the warrant recalled. Some courts will require you to show up with your lawyer, but a first... Read Answer
To answer your direct quettion: Whether your husband will be taken into custody is speculative. However, he should hire defense counsel in... Read Answer
I am sorry this happened to you. I would need more information to answer this question.
I am sorry that you are going through this. You should first let the Deputy District Attorney prosecuting the case about your concerns because... Read Answer
I would need to have more information about what you define as "extortion" because perhaps there was no crime or there may be another crime that the... Read Answer
The chances that you will be prosecuted is speculative. From what you shared -- and I am sorry you are going through this -- it sounds like the... Read Answer
If you had a lawyer -- private or public defender/court-appointed-- then you may want to ask this also of that person who represented you. Yes,... Read Answer
I am sorry this happened to you. You have options: file a police report or report(s), do nothing, try and speak with them in a peaceful manner,... Read Answer
If they come back and want you to be interviewed, immediately invoke your right to remain silent and request your right to counsel.
You should contact an experience criminal defense lawyer to discuss your options in a confidential setting.