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Brian Richard Dinday
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Here are my suggestions. Search this site and Google for "San Francisco...
Deirdre Lynn O'Connor
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Another approach is to ask someone who recently used a lawyer and was very...
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Daniel Aaron Horowitz
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Ethically you don't want to lie, so it doesn't make sense to claim it wasn't...
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In California, the challenge for vagueness and uncertainty is presented as a...
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John M. Kaman
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You are charged with misdemeanor petty theft which carries a maximum sentence...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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Contributor Level 9

Mr Kaman has provided you with sage advice and a sound assessment of the...
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Brian Richard Dinday
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Contributor Level 8

Petitions for Factual Innocence (PFI) under Sec. 851.8 of the Penal Code are my...
Edward Jerome Blum
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If you were arrested and no charges were ever brought, then the statute allows...
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James Brian Campbell's answer
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Penalties are dependent upon type of drugs sold, location (public or private),...
John M. Kaman
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I see many questions on avvo in which people want to do what is going to happen...
Alan James Brinkmeier
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Contributor Level 10

Many people post questions here asking about their chances in court. No one...
Robert Lee Marshall
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It's impossible to answer this question intelligently without a lot more...
John M. Kaman
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Contributor Level 10

Ex felons can vote in CA provided they are not still in prison or on parole....
Alan James Brinkmeier
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I agree with Mr. Kaman and add only that in 1971, the Twenty Sixth Amendment to...
Alan James Brinkmeier
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Contributor Level 10

Going on through an appeal process without an attorney is very difficult and...
Andrew Ging Liu
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Urban Outfitters has a policy where in some cases they don't pursue criminal...
Nicole Quijano Valera
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Contributor Level 5

I agree with Mr. Liu's answer but would like to add that you should watch the...
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Joseph Briscoe Dane
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Contributor Level 8

In my opinion, PC 1000. Look at PC 1000.4 for what a dismissal of a case...
Stacey M Wolcott
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Contributor Level 3

A dismissal under Penal Code section 1000 is better (that is my opinion of...
Brian C Andritch
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Contributor Level 5

UInfortunately an expungement does not completely remove a conviction from your...
Amy Treanor Morell
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Contributor Level 5

My understanding is that you may be able to post a bond to gain admission to...
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Alexander Thomas Henderson
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Although it appears that this prosecutor is transmitting public information the...
Alan James Brinkmeier
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Contributor Level 10

Negotiating a good resolution given the circumstances of your case will take an...
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Peter Robert Stone
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Obviously you have the right to defend your self, but no more. If you did more...
John M. Kaman
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Ms. Valera is absolutely right. The one who calls the cops ends up being the...
John M. Kaman
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Contributor Level 10

This is an area where asserting your rights requires some courage. The agents...
Jonathan H Levy
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Contributor Level 9

No one can usually enter your house but there are exceptions. You do not have...
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Nicole Quijano Valera
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Contributor Level 5

The fact that you have no prior record will definitely be a factor in your...
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Edward Jerome Blum
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Contributor Level 7

First time will be fine, plus penalty assessments, plus AB 541 class, plus...
John M. Kaman
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Contributor Level 10

Check out this lawyer's site for penalties on a first offense. he is also...
Brian Neal Gurwitz
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The answer depends on what you were cited for. Assuming you were not charged...
Alan James Brinkmeier
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Contributor Level 10

Consult with a traffic attorney familiar with the judges and practices in the...
Brian Neal Gurwitz
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You can be fined a maximum of $20, with the addition of penalty assessments on...
John W Stanko
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Contributor Level 4

Hello I think you should fight the ticket. Your violation, for...
Alan James Brinkmeier
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Contributor Level 10

An attorney familiar with the policies and procedures of the court will know...

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