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Markus Lorenz Mueller-Dombois's Answers
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How do I recant a domestic violence verbal statement?
In domestic violence cases, the DA may not be impressed by your desire to recant. This happens a lot - especially when the accused is the sole providing spouse in a family. However, if you really don't remember what happened, you can testify to this - this may equal sufficient reasonable doubt for a jury to not find you guilty - or reversed: your testimony that your injury may have been from something else may make it difficult for the DA to prove your bf guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.....
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What is PC245a(16bif),PC273.5(AGBIF)
I just completed a preliminary hearing where my client was charged with multiple counts of PC 245(a)(1) and PC 273.5. Even though the witnesses did not really hurt my client, it was emotional testimony and the judge held my client to answer - this means that we will now have a jury trial, and I expect that my client will have a better chance once he can explain his side of the story. The short answer to your question is that the chances "for getting out" are probably quite low - especially...
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"Juror Compliance & Education"court: What kind of court hearing is this?
I've also seen this in Stockton - and the courthouse was packed with people who failed to show up for Jury Duty. Jury duty really seems like fun, if you get picked on an interesting case - and then, every case is interesting once you make an effort to understand the nuances. Unfortunately, I usually get released quickly, since I am a lawyer - and most trial counsel don't want a lawyer on the jury. My advice is not to miss Jury Duty. If you have a legitimate hardship reason, the judge...
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I have a pending DUI case, but DMV has suspended my license and recently got into a car accident, what are the consequnces?
All the other lawyers have provided good answers. However, you should know that you may be charged with a Veh.Code Section 14601.2, which is driving on a license that was suspended for suspected DUI, and this has a higher penalty than a basic VC 14601. or a VC 14601.1 - where your license has been suspended for too many points against your record (usually from speeding, etc). You may want to call John McDonald Insurance - they specialize in DUI cases, and they might save you a huge amount of...
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Am I still allowed to drive with my german driver licence for the time to the first appointment with court?
The other lawyers have provided some good advice. However, here is some additional information: A DUI consists of two elements. Vehicle Code Section 23152(a) - "impaired driving" and 23152(b) a blood alcohol level of of .08 or above. If you are over 21, a .01 is not enough to convict you - if you are under 21, it is. If you are over 21, then the prosecution's burden is to show that you were guilty of "impaired driving." The field sobriety tests are meant to be objective tests, but very few...
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How can my girlfriend go about removing a restraning order?
Most likely there is a "criminal protective order" in place - this is a bit different from a "civil" restraining order. To get this lifted, your girlfriend needs to go to court on her own and tell the judge why it should not be in effect. She may need to file a short petition (usually a one page document) or she may just need to calendar her appearance. Either way, the court clerks will be able to tell her what to do to get started. Meanwhile, don't "hangout" with her because if you get...
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Subpoena for DV
In domestic violence cases, the DA may not be impressed by your desire to recant. This happens a lot - especially when the accused is the sole providing spouse in a family. However, if you really don't remember what happened, you can testify to this - this may equal sufficient reasonable doubt for a jury to not find you guilty - or reversed: your testimony that your injury may have been from something else may make it difficult for the DA to prove your bf guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.....
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What happens if I forgot to turn my community hours 2 days late but finished them will I get arrested???
I'm with Mr. Driesen - just get your documents to court asap - and get in front of a judge. You should be okay, since you are in substantial compliance. CADefense.net
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484PC-Civil Resituition
I'm with Mr. Rencher in that I consider these collection firms "vermin." They attempt to bully people into paying an exorbitant fee that is usually way above the cost of any damages incurred by the shopkeeper. That said, in the past, when I've represented people of petty theft charges I have successfully had their PC 484 charges dismissed by showing that they've made a good faith payment to atone for their offense - with proof that they actually paid Palmer, Dewey, Cheatum and Howe. But this...
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What happens during a Jury trial for DV?
You don't have to go if you are not subpoenaed. And then even if you do get ordered to court, you may not have to testify. See Marsy's Law - as Codified in the California Rules of Criminal Procedure under Section 1219(b). And then, as the victim, you may want to testify - and if this is your situation, then just contact the D.A.
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