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I have been charged with PC243E1 and PC245 A1. Will a court appointed lawyer help me at all?

Yes they will help you. Yes they will do the best they can. A private attorney will pay greater attention to your case because he is able to handle less cases at once -- be careful of 'bargain' attorneys as they have the same problem -- to a lesser extent as Public Defenders. If offered a plea bargain ask for time to think about it. Consult with your PD or private attorney about the plea deal. You may be offered another deal, that's something you have to keep in mind when you consider the...

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Caltrain Citation

It sounds like an infraction. You should be able to pay the fine without going to court. If you want to fight it/reduce the fine/show proof that you had a valid June pass, you will have to go to court. The ticket should have included a date to appear or else you will receive something in the mail. Edward J. Blum

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Rerferencing to - I am 18 years of age, arrested last week for shoplifting ($20.00 earrings) PC 484. What are my options?

I would advise that you do not pay. Generally, Kohl's will send you this letter and try to get money from you. But if you were arrested, then it is out of their hands whether criminal charges are filed. You should wait until the case is filed or if one already has been filed you should attempt -- through a private attorney or public defender -- to negotiate a civil compromise (payment of amount of property to Kohl's in exchange for dismissal). If you pay outside of criminal case, you may...

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Neighbor has 40-yr old son, mentally ill, terrorizes block (verbal assaults, threats of violence, loud music).Eviction possible?

You should call the police. If htey can't help, then you should get a civil harassment restraining order. If everyone on the block got together, they could move the court for an injunction. You also may want to talk to the landlord, if the person is a renter, about eviction. Point out that the landlord could be held liable for anything the person does if he has knowledge of the dangerous problem the person poses and does nothing about it. If he is mentally ill and his mother can not...

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Arrested for his first dui but has 4 oustanding warrants

It depends mostly on Kern County. Edward J. Blum (213) 479-5322

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I am a sales rep., so I do a lot of traveling. I wanted to know does a restricted license include all work related travel?

Yes.VC 13353.7(a) "in the course of the person's employment." Edward J. Blum (213) 479-5322

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Expunge

You have to request early termination of probation. In L.A. county they'll do it after you complete all the conditions and 2/3s of the probation period. You usually need to show good cause why probation should be terminated early. Edward J. Blum

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Help with a restraining order.

The TRO/Preliminary Injunction can be modified to stay away 10 feet, which should be possible at same college. You should file a counter-TRO against him if you feel it was mutual combat or self-defense and try to deal for a mutual non-CLETS restraining order. CLETS restraining orders have to be filed with police and can follow you. Edward J. Blum

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Should all police be punished for misconduct?

Yes. In addition to the fact that they are breaking the law, their misconduct is also a violation of the public trust placed in police officers. Edward J. Blum

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About dui classes

Go back in to court and ask the court for an order re-admitting you to the program. Edward J. Blum

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