Paul Jeffrey Wallin’s Answers

Paul has answered 18 questions

• What should i do if I have a relative in jail right now being held with a 600,000 bail and being charged for child endangerment?

  Asked by a user in San Bernardino, CA - 10 months ago.

  Your relative is facing many years in custody if he or she is convicted. The bail of $600,000 is well above the normal bail for this offense and indicates that the DA believes this is a very serious...

• If my car is being assaulted (with me in it) by thrown cups of liquid/slapped by picketers, to what degree is defense allowed?

  Asked by a user in Tustin, CA - about 4 years ago.

  Our law office is in Tustin, California and we are familiar with local laws that pertain to self defense of property. In general you are entitled to use "reasonable force" to protect yourself if you...

• Criminal Defense Attorney

  Asked by a user in Anchorage, AK - about 4 years ago.

  Our law firm has defended persons accused of child sexual abuse for almost thirty years. The one thing we have learned is your loved one needs to hire a lawyer in the county where the charges were...

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• How could I get a case for driving with suspended license dismissed if I wasn't driving a 'motor vehicle'?

  Asked by a user in Port Townsend, WA - about 4 years ago.

  In every state there are specific laws that pertain to what is and what is not a "motor vehicle" for purposes of needing a license to operate the vehicle on a highway. You need to consult with a...

• How would one go about getting a public defender for criminal court in New York City?

  Asked by a user in New York, NY - about 4 years ago.

  Every state has different laws pertaining to when a person is entitled to a public defender. In general if a person is facing the possibility of jail time (as is likely the case here) then they are...

• Can an employer still pull up fingerprint records if the charge is dropped from your criminal history and the rest is clean?

  Asked by a user in Kent, WA - about 4 years ago.

  In most states, if your case occured when you were a minor and it was "deferred" and later dismissed, then it should not appear on your criminal record. If it is still in your "history" then you...

• I WAS CHARGED WITH MENACING THEN THEY UPGRADED IT TO A CRIMINAL POSS 3RD..(D) FELONY HOW????

  Asked by a user in - about 4 years ago.

  A felony charge in most states will potentially subject you to going to state prison. It is critical you immediately seek the guidance of a local experienced criminal defense attorney in your town....

• I need professional knowledge on a very serious case please

  Asked by a user in Virginia Beach, VA - about 4 years ago.

  You should contact the local bar association in the county in your state where the case was filed. It is possible that the bar association has criminal defense attorneys willing to take a case on to...

• Do i have to sign a ticket

  Asked by a user in Idaho - about 4 years ago.

  In most states if you are asked to sign your traffic ticket and you refuse the police officer can take you into custody and you will have to post bail. To be certain you should check with a local...

• I have a baby on the way and im not with the mother could she get full custody based on my criminal record?

  Asked by a user in Newaygo, MI - about 4 years ago.

  In most states the test for custody is what is in the "best interest of the minor child". The fact that you have a prior criminal conviction (if you do) for growing marijuana is not a good thing....

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