In addition, conviction of most sexual offenses could result in jail time as well as a lifetime requirement of registering as a sex offender with the local police department. For most drug and narcotic charges, except for sales, transportation and manufacturing, the first time offender can enter into the PC 1000 deferred entry of judgement program which allows for a dismissal of all charges upon successful completion of the program. The requirements are very technical and this request needs to be made at the earliest opportunity in Court. It is imperative to call the DMV within 10 days of the arrest to request a hearing or the drivers license will suspend. These types of offenses are considered very serious and are almost always charged as felony offenses.
Robbery is defined as taking property by the means or force or fear.
Juvenile Juvenile offenses are treated differently from adult offenses. The primary purpose of the juvenile system is to rehabilitate rather than punish. Under new laws, many juveniles can now be punished as adults and tried as adults. Misdemeanors A misdemeanor is any offense for which the greatest possible punishment is no more than one year in the county jail. Some felonies can also be reduced to misdemeanors.