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Is it a legal issue to help someone leave the state when you know a warrant is being issued for them?

When somone has a warrant out for their arrest they are considered a fugitive in the eyes of the law. And any person helping (i.e. aiding and abetting) a fugitive is a crime.

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar answered 4 days ago

What do I do if I was just arrested for obtain/attempt to obtain drugs by fraud and I can't afford an attorney?

If you're income eligible a public defender will be appointed for you by the court. If you do not qualify for one, you can try legal aid, although they too have certain income requiteme

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar answered 6 days ago

Do you think I will do any jail time if I was on misdemeanor probation for retail theft and was arrested again on grand theft?

Yes, under the cicumstances that is more than likely. First of all, by committing this second offense, you have opened yourself up as a repeat offender, no to mention that the punishment for gran

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar answered 10 days ago

If a 17 year old boy sends a nude picture to a 16 year old girl, can the boy be charged with sending pornography to a minor?

It is entirely possible under the fact pattern that you have written about that the 17 year old boy could be charged with sending "pornography" to a minor. However, such is not likely since the 17 yea

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 17 days ago

What is considered to be self-defense if you are threatened by a person?

Under the laws of all states in this country "self defense" is the use of reasonable force to protect oneself from an imminent threat of danger under the given circumstances. Based upon what you have

E.M., Member, California Bar answered 1 month ago

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