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Can I be arrested for self-defense on house arrest?

You do not want to take chances and take the law into your own hands. If you are being attacked you need to call the police. True you could stand up for yourself but you can also be arrested. As previously stated, "self defense" is fact specific and may cause unnecessary drama. To prevent any problems or trouble contact the police and have them handle the matter. You are already on house arrest, the last thing you want is more problems.

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Was I properly subpoena/served in a Criminal Trial?

I stand corrected, Mr. Marshall is correct in his discussion. I apologize.

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Job Opportunity with petty theft infraction.

If you were originally charged with an infraction, and that is what you plead to in court, you should be fine as you would not have a criminal record. However, if you were originally charged with a misdemeanor, you should be careful as it would show up on your arrest record which is different than your criminal record. Typically for jobs, an infraction does not show up so you should be okay when applying for an IT job. I'm actually very familiar with your situation so if you give me a...

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Can the DA charge me with an 11550 after the fact?

it's called amending the complaint, and they do it all the time. Moreover, the police do not charge you. they can site you, then forward the police report to the district attorney's office, who then review the police report and then file charges accordingly.

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Was I properly subpoena/served in a Criminal Trial?

Proof of service, all they have to do is deliver it to your residence to someone 18 years of age or older. The fact that you answered the door but did not accept it doesnt matter, as the investigator can testify if necessary as to delivering it to your door.

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Deadline for DA to file charges

The DA has up to one year to file charges against you for a DUI.

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I need a good criminal atty in turlock modesto area my son has never been in trouble with the law first court date is aug 30 1pm

You are better off making an appointment with several criminal defense attorneys and meeting them in person. You'll learn real quick that each attorney will have a different style, approach, and method in the way they handle their cases. You'll need to find an attorney who best fits your needs and character. Only by meeting several attorneys will you be able to get a feel of what you want in the attorney you want to hire for your son.

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I got 647F with 2 DUIs and on Informal probation. Never got paperwork to go to court. What to do????

When you called the court, they may have not gotten it yet so it may not have been in their system. You still have to go to court on the date stated on your citation (btw, you have two dates posted, one for the 4th and the 8th). The court does not need to send you a letter as the citation serves as notice. You can try calling the District Attorney's Office over at North Court. Either way, you will still want to go to court on the date on your citation. If your name does not appear on the...

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How do I to find B.A.C. from blood test after DUI? If innocent, how long will it take for me to get my license back.

When you go to court on your court date (arraignment), you can ask what the result of your blood test was. You do not need an attorney to get your blood test result but it is always advisable to hire an attorney in order to protect your rights. A qualified attorney will be able to evaluate your case and see if there are any defenses available in your case. Remember, you also only have 10 days from the date of arrest to schedule a DMV administrative per se hearing. As for you and your...

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Charge with Conspiracy when "friend" was caught shoplifting.

There are several viable defenses available to you. However, without knowing all the facts revolving around your case, it would be hard for any attorney on here to accurately dissect your case. If you want to know what steps you should take to know your money is well spent here are some tips: 1. go request a consultation with an attorney, most consultations are free. 2. meet with several of them, as all attorney's have different approaches to cases depending on the facts. 3. be careful...

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