Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

aressted put not charged

my son was arrested but has not been charged with posessing stolen goods

that was one aresset and the secound was for stealing electronic game from K-mart,he was under the influence of drugs and alcohol at the time,he is twenty years old, since then he has been clean and dry, he want to join the national guard but he needs to know how to start the legal process so he will not break any more laws, and he does not want to lie to the Army.

Thank-you Annie


Asked on 1/30/07, 11:10 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel J. Mangan III JuryTrialJustice

Re: aressted put not charged

Charges are possible? I can't tell the time frames involved, but if charges are likely, cousel should be retained prior to any filing. If the app goes into the military he must be truthful. DJM

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Answered on 1/30/07, 11:15 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: aressted put not charged

Charges are pending and likely will be filed. He'll get a letter telling him when to appear in court. He then will need an attorney to represent him. Feel free to contact me when that happens. He could also try to have his attorney contact the DA and negotiate a deal that they drop charges if he joins the service. Contact me if he wants to try that.

As to the service, the truth will set him free. If he lies, he'll suffer for it. Telling the truth will get the problem out onto the table for discussion. They will either accept him or not, based upon their rules and his presentation to them.

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Answered on 1/30/07, 1:12 pm


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