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How do I get warrants cleared from another state?

Edward's answer | Answered on October 15, 2009

You need to go back to WA to handle it. You can probably get equivalent conditions to complete in CA. I don't practice in WA, but if 3d degree...

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Can my legal rights be lost or waived as a result of a plea of guilt?

Edward's answer | Answered on October 15, 2009

Yes. You definitely waives some or all of your constitutional rights. What remains, for appellate purposes, depends on the specific facts of your...

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My lawyer convinced me to plea guilt and take a deferred judgement that it will not affect my status has an immigrant

Edward's answer | Answered on October 15, 2009

I don't practice in IO, but generally you should be allowed to set aside your guilty plea based on facts you didn't know when you entered the plea....

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Can they convict me on a suspect looking like me?

Edward's answer | Answered on October 15, 2009

Probably not. There is a motion to suppress based on bad ID. THe standard is 'unreasonably suggestive.' If it was a field show-up or based on an...

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Deferred 5 yr probation if revoked what would be the time that can be given for aggravated assult w/deadly.

Edward's answer | Answered on October 15, 2009

Maximum for Agg A w/ DW. Edward J Blum

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Will my baby father be able to transfer probation to ct from nj while i attend school then move back to nj in may when i return

Edward's answer | Answered on October 15, 2009

It depends on the level of probation. If it is supervised he has to ask his PO or the Court. It should be okay with some promises by...

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I am alleged victim of domesti violence. i want the restraining order modified so we can have contact. what is the best way to g

Edward's answer | Answered on October 14, 2009

You need to go into court with the person restrained and ask the court to modify the order. Edward J. Blum

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How do I ask questions to defend myself in an assault case?

Edward's answer | Answered on October 14, 2009

You ask questions that only have a yes or no answer. You ask questions that you know the answer to. You shut off all the avenues of escape. Then...

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Old DUI charge in Cali-never completed all community service hours or DMV required (not court required) AA course-had to move.

Edward's answer | Answered on October 14, 2009

You need to hire a lawyer in the area where the DUI is situated. If you swear not to return to California you can avoid the class I...

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I have a DUI hearing with the CA DMV. My BAC was .15 but it was an unlawful stop. How do I defend myself without a lawyer?

Edward's answer | Answered on October 14, 2009

It will depend on what the blood test shows. Assuming average body mass you should be okay based on 4 drinks over 7 hours. You should really...

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How do I get warrants cleared from another state?

Can my legal rights be lost or waived as a result of a plea of guilt?

My lawyer convinced me to plea guilt and take a deferred judgement that it will not affect my status has an immigrant

Can they convict me on a suspect looking like me?

Deferred 5 yr probation if revoked what would be the time that can be given for aggravated assult w/deadly.

Will my baby father be able to transfer probation to ct from nj while i attend school then move back to nj in may when i return

I am alleged victim of domesti violence. i want the restraining order modified so we can have contact. what is the best way to g

How do I ask questions to defend myself in an assault case?

Old DUI charge in Cali-never completed all community service hours or DMV required (not court required) AA course-had to move.

I have a DUI hearing with the CA DMV. My BAC was .15 but it was an unlawful stop. How do I defend myself without a lawyer?