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If my DUI arraignment was postponed by the DA, is my license still suspended??

It is irrelevant that the D.A.'s Office has not filed your case yet. The DMV is the agency with the authority to suspend your license and allow for a restricted license. As previous counsel stated, there are several criteria to obtain the restricted license. In the meantime, you ask if it matters whether you did not receive a copy of the police report. Did you schedule a DMV hearing? You would have been provided with the police report and your blood alcohol results prior to the hearing....

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Caught shoplifting but let go? Will it be safe to return? I'm trying to avoid the store altogether. See details!

You are most likely safe, especially since they didn't take your photo or information down. You definitely got a break from the cop--take advantage of it. This certainly does not happen everyday.

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Do we need a public attorney, attorney, lawyer? what should she expect? will she spent jail time?

This is a minor and very common offense, but one that unfortunately carries serious consequences. There are numerous different outcomes, depending on the courthouse, the prosecutor, and your mom's immigration status. If she is not a U.S. citizen, pleading guilty to a theft offense could interfere with permanent residency eligibility. If your mother hires a private attorney, she will not have to appear in court. Her attorney will be able to help minimize all of these problems and...

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How do you fight a wrongful trespassing arrest.

It sounds like your friends have a valid defense, considering the club employee directed them to the restroom. This supports an argument that their "trespass" was unintentional. In any event, this is such a trivial matter that I am sure a dismissal could be negotiated. Consult with some attorneys who can guide your friends as to various options and guidance through the process. I am sure there are more facts than posted here.

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Can a LAWYER I HIRE GET ANY DIFFERENT RESULTS THEN A PUBLIC DEFENDER

All the previous answers are 100% correct. You will also get more personalized attention and devotion to your case, mainly because our case load is never close to the PD's load. Looking at the facts you've listed here definitely require close attention. Be careful, though, to not put these specific facts on a public forum in the future. Call for a free and confidential consultation.

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Is there a way to find out the charges prior to arraignment?

The police report will be provided to his attorney at the arraignment. No one can get it until before then. It is wise to consult with an attorney prior to court to discuss all facts, defenses, and possible outcomes. The charges are serious and your son needs an attorney to provide all the necessary information to the prosecutor to try to get these charges dismissed or reduced. Your son's case is very defensible, but please do not post any more facts here or any other public forum. You...

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Can i be a witness for the defendant if im the victim in the case

I agree with the previous answer--the district attorney's office has the sole authority to charge your boyfriend and dismiss them, if they choose. There are multiple reasons as to why they would dismiss charges, but one of them is if they believe they cannot prove your boyfriend is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. If you told the police from the beginning that your boyfriend was not the aggressor, that may affect the d.a.'s office in their decision to pursue or drop the case. Keep in...

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I got charged with 115500 hs it's my first conviction and I wasn't even under the influence I was just so nervous what should do

Call for a free consultation--do not wait until after court. I need to know the reason you got stopped in the first place, what you told the cops, and what kind of examination they did on you. These matters can be dismissed, but of course, it always depends on what evidence the prosecution has against you.

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How much jail time should my friend expect for 7 felony charges?

While the possible time your friends may get is serious time in state prison, an experienced criminal defense attorney will be able to evaluate their cases and determining what may or may not be proved by the prosecution. We don't know the specific facts of the case and what statements your friends made. Everything is negotiable and just because they are charged with the crimes does not mean they will have to plead guilty to those crimes. They should absolutely consult with criminal defense...

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A disgruntled girlfriend has told police of an incident that happened four months ago with a family member. They were both

I strongly recommend that this person consult with an attorney prior to doing anything else in this case. The police will interrogate him and they may even lead him to believe they are trying to help him. Nothing could be further from the truth. Everything he says could be used against him, recorded, and possibly twisted. He is not experienced in criminal matters, and therefore, will be victim to their interrogation tactics. An attorney would be able to advise this person as to what would...

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