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Vehemently Deny: Citation CVC 22349(a). Lost on TBD. Officer's TBD Statement below. Appreciate evaluation of plausibility.

Are there any video cameras that actually record along that stretch of the freeway? Order those asap if so. Order the dispatch audio that might show what the officer was really doing/saying during that same exact time that officer was supposedly watching you or bumper pacing you. If there was no traffic at that time of day, view traffic cameras for that area and document that typically there is 'no traffic.' Your best bet though is by skilled cross examination by an attorney....

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How to Vacate Warrant when demanding State won't extradite

You can call the Fresno County Sheriff's office and ask what the warrant is for. Their office holds all warrants. You can also call the Fresno County Public Defender or private Fresno Attorney Magill at 559-255-3425 in Fresno California. We may be able to determine if the warrant is accurate, or if it is a misdemeanor. Some local warrants are old and never leave the system for some reason. We have had cases where the warrants are from something that occurred 10 or 20 years ago,...

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How many courts before sentencing?

It is difficult to answer your question without more information, for example, there is never a 'set' number of court hearings prior to 'sentencing.' The first court appearance on a felony is arraignment, then, preliminary hearing (no jury). I cannot say if, in Long Beach, the courts there have a 'pre-preliminary' hearing. Most courts do have a 'pre-prelim' to determine if the preliminary hearing will actually 'go.' After the defendant is 'held to answer' at the prelim, the defendant...

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Will show up on my criminal background check for a nursing home? will i pass the test?

Write the California Department of Justice and ask for your criminal record or any records with your name and date of birth. Go to the Department of Justice website and I am sure there is a procedure posted for you to follow. Did you try writing a letter to the agency/person which/who denied you gate clearance? Write a letter and ask for the specific reason you were denied clearance. They are really the only agency/person(s) who will know exactly why your clearance didn't go...

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What is penalty for failing to appear for marijuana possess 28.5 gm or less if I get arrested from warrant for failing to appear

You should either hire an attorney so the attorney can put the matter back on calendar for a 'warrant recall' and to set the matter either for a 'jury motion,' disposition, or a motion. If you hire an attorney, the attorney can go in lieu of you having to go downtown to the courthouse. Of course, you could go to the clerk's office on your own as well... If this is a Fresno City or surrounding areas case, go to the courthouse at 1100 Van Ness Ave and go to the 4th floor misdemeanor...

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Criminal

Before you get pulled over and possibly suffer from your car being impounded or being arrested and cited for the warrants, go to the traffic division of the court (county) where you received the tickets, put yourself 'on calendar' and then show up for court. If these are simple infractions, likely you will be in a court where there are not any attorneys or public defenders. You can speak for yourself and say as little as possible. Ask the court to RECALL the warrant and then ask if...

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Court fees ?

Call the court and see if a clerk will tell you what the status of your case is , in terms of the fees. Once you get the status, post a follow up question. You should take care of this right away. Were you really arrested for driving without a license? You went to jail? What county? That is such a minimal offense, most don't go to jail for that. Some courts will agree to convert fines to jail time if you prefer to go to jail . Some of our clients actually...

Can the DA hold discovery and paperwork from a Murder Suspect?

To add to Mr. Marshall's answer, generally, the prosecution will provide 'discovery' (police reports, lab reports, index of 'evidence seized', etc) at the first appearance/arraignment. Generally, as Mr. Marshall said, key discovery is turned over to defense throughout the time prior to trial. I've seen DA's wait to 'conduct investigation' until it is time for trial, then provide 'investigation reports' during trial. Defense attorneys can always make 'informal discovery requests'...

My daughter made a recording of a teacher that she has complained several times about to her school.

Please see this code section: " Education Code 66450. (a) Except as authorized by policies developed in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 66452, no business, agency, or person, including, but not necessarily limited to, an enrolled student, shall prepare, cause to be prepared, give, sell, transfer, or otherwise distribute or publish, for any commercial purpose, any contemporaneous recording of an academic presentation in a classroom or equivalent site of instruction by an...

Will a dismissed case show up on my background check?

You can request your 'record' from the Department of Justice. When you say 'record' - there is your CII in California. Then there are the public court records. The CII info is found via your request to the DOJ. Your arrest will likely show up. The disposition may show 'diversion.'. You will only know for sure if you request your records. I see background check company reps at court daily who pull files of folks applying for jobs. So pull your own court file to see what...