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Can a person be charged

John's answer | Answered on March 24, 2010

A person can be charged with a crime if a prosecutor determines there is probable cause and a judge agrees and signs the complaint. If the person...

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Can we fire court appointed attorney in a felony case?

John's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

He should talk to a criminal defense lawyer in the area who can advise him of the procedures and whether there is time to substitute counsel. ...

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Unauthorized use of a vehicle charge.

John's answer | Answered on March 23, 2010

You should consult with a lawyer in your area to make sure what you are agreeing to. A conviction on this could take your driver's license as well...

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My attorney has filed motions for discovery and particulars over a month ago and the state has not sent out any thing he requset

John's answer | Answered on March 22, 2010

You should address your questions to your lawyer. He can advise you on whether or not the court would grant motions for sanctions or exact any...

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How do I file a complaint against an attorney for poor representation and take my plea back?

John's answer | Answered on March 22, 2010

I am not licensed in California, so cannot provide legal advice. Generally once you enter a plea, it is very hard to take it back, particularly...

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What is a pro bono?? and how do you get one?

John's answer | Answered on March 22, 2010

Pro bono in criminal defense generally means the public defender. Lawyers need to get paid for their work like everyone else. If the family...

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I was charge for burglary and theft the police stop me and nothing was in the car only the passenger had a gun on him

John's answer | Answered on March 22, 2010

It's not clear what happened here, there is not enough detail to answer a question. If you have been formally charged with a crime, you should...

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How can I be charged with a DUI when I wasn't driving, wasn't in my vehicle and did not have the keys in my possession?

John's answer | Answered on March 22, 2010

I would agree with my colleague's answer, that you would be well advised to contact a DUI attorney in your area who can advise you on this case. ...

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How can I get out of a DUI if I don't feel I should have gotten pulled over in the first place?

John's answer | Answered on March 22, 2010

You should consult privately with a DUI lawyer in your area. That lawyer could advise you on the validity of the stop and any other defenses you...

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If you plead guilty to a felony strike, can you retract the plea before the sentencing hearing?

John's answer | Answered on March 22, 2010

If he is to have any hope of withdrawing the plea he would need to do it before the sentencing hearing. Only a lawyer fully advised of the facts...