Questions answered by Edward Jerome Blum

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How does 3 different sentence days work?

Edward's answer | Answered on April 15, 2010

It means that he was sentenced to 50 days for one charge, 60 days for a second and 246 for a third. For a total of 366 days. (Maybe the DUI and 2...

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Can a DA wave a defendants rights to a prelim hearing, and drop chrgs, and refile to avoid sharing the discovery?

Edward's answer | Answered on April 15, 2010

I don't practice in MO. No only Defendant can waive Prelim. Yes he can dismiss charges and refile. Eventually he is going to have to turn over...

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Should i get a lawyer, public defender, or just bite the bullet?

Edward's answer | Answered on April 15, 2010

I don't practice in MO. You should get a lawyer if you can afford one. If not you should consult with the public defender. There are issues that...

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Is there a time limit on being charged for a 2nd degree burglary and unauthorized use of access card ?

Edward's answer | Answered on April 15, 2010

3 year statute. Have to file a case w/in 3 years. After that it the issue is whether you are prejudiced by not having case resolved with more...

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Can a police force WITHOLD the arrest/documentation paperwork from the accused?

Edward's answer | Answered on April 15, 2010

I don't practice in VA. If trial is 5 days away the police report should have been provided to the defendant or his counsel by the prosecution....

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Can a "Minor" 16 yrs old represent himself in court?

Edward's answer | Answered on April 15, 2010

I don't practice in VA. Minors get counsel appointed automatically pursuant to the 1967 Supreme Court case of In Re Gault. Here is an article on...

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Edward's answer | Answered on April 15, 2010

I don't practice in NY. It sounds like you are answering the question truthfully. Which means you are good. Edward J. Blum

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I recently had a DUI case dismissed because the case files had been destroyed. How do I go about getting my license back?

Edward's answer | Answered on April 14, 2010

You have to contact the DMV and do what they tell you. They may require you to do the class if you have not done so. Edward J. Blum

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I hit a parked car (hit and run) and was also given a dui what charges am i facing?

Edward's answer | Answered on April 14, 2010

In my experience VC 20002 (hit & run) does not impact the ability to get a restricted license. You should call the local DMV Field Safety Office...

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I was charged with a DUI & I was not driving my wife was, another car hit us I got out of the car, the cops showed up.

Edward's answer | Answered on April 14, 2010

You need to hire an experienced DUI attorney. I am available in San Bernardino County. Give me a call. Edward J. Blum (213) 479-5322

Edward Jerome Blum's Answers (1455)

How does 3 different sentence days work?

Can a DA wave a defendants rights to a prelim hearing, and drop chrgs, and refile to avoid sharing the discovery?

Should i get a lawyer, public defender, or just bite the bullet?

Is there a time limit on being charged for a 2nd degree burglary and unauthorized use of access card ?

Can a police force WITHOLD the arrest/documentation paperwork from the accused?

Can a "Minor" 16 yrs old represent himself in court?

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I recently had a DUI case dismissed because the case files had been destroyed. How do I go about getting my license back?

I hit a parked car (hit and run) and was also given a dui what charges am i facing?

I was charged with a DUI & I was not driving my wife was, another car hit us I got out of the car, the cops showed up.