Deferred Judgment Legal Implications

Summary

Deferred entry of judgment can be imposed if probation is violated. Testifying falsely in court can lead to perjury charges, a felony in California, with penalties including imprisonment. Proving perjury involves evidence contradicting statements. Its crucial to seek legal advice before testifying, especially if asked to plead the 5th or claim knowledge about evidence. Legal counsel can help argue evidence ownership and ensure rights are protected.

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My boyfriend is on probabtion and has a deferred entry of judgement over his head and a few months ago we were pulled over in his truck and searched the cops found drugs and some coupons and a promotional letter from capital one with someone else's address and names the stuff was all located behind the radio in the dash. We both said it wasn't ours , he was arrested charged Three mister meaners For being in possession of control sub And Possession out of Paraphernalia And Something about the mail but those charges all got dropped and they're trying to Impose the different entry of judgment On him and sebd prison
Hey ****! That sounds like a tough situation. Has your boyfriend's lawyer advised you on any specific steps to challenge the imposition of the deferred entry of judgment?
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****, it might be helpful for your boyfriend to seek legal advice to challenge the imposition of the deferred entry of judgment. Here are a few things to consider:
- Violations of probation can lead to the imposition of deferred entry of judgment.
- A lawyer can help argue that the evidence was not his or was obtained improperly.
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He is asking me to go to trial and say that i know it wasnt his and pled the 5th to anything else about them possibly being mine. What could happen
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****, testifying in court can have serious consequences. If you falsely testify, it could lead to perjury charges. Additionally, pleading the 5th might not protect you if they think the items could be yours. It's crucial to seek legal advice before making any decisions.
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How could i be charged with perjury
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****, perjury is when you lie under oath. In California, this is a felony and can result in imprisonment and fines. Here are some key points:
- Lying under oath, even if it seems minor, is considered perjury.
- If caught, you could face up to 4 years in state prison.
- Perjury charges are serious and can affect your future.
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How can they prove I was lying . What if i am not lying wheh i say that it wasnt his and he didnt know it was there
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Hi ****! Proving someone is lying usually involves evidence that contradicts their statements. This evidence can come from witnesses, documents, or other physical evidence. If you genuinely believe your statements, you may not face perjury charges. However, it's still vital to be cautious and seek legal advice.
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