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What can my friend, who is out of the country and short on funds, do about her court date? Public Defenders won't represent her.
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Answered on April 01, 2013
Public Defenders get appointed at arraignment meaning until that first court date they do not represent you. That is why she needs a private...
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Legal Advice on a felony DUI reduced to misdemeanor- what will show on live scan? Misdemeanor or felony?
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Answered on April 01, 2013
I agree with my colleague. So, while you were charged with a Felony, you were convicted of a misdemeanor charge. If you perform well on...
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I was convicted of more than one felony in a couple of counties ! Could I get them expunged , to become a police officer ?
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Answered on April 01, 2013
First you do not state whether you got probation, meaning one year or less in the County Jail, or whether you received a prison sentence, even if...
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Im on video picking up an item at a apartment loby ,i leave the apartment complex immediatly but first drop the item before exit
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Answered on April 01, 2013
First degree residential burglary typically punishes the mental state more than the actual actions - in other words if you entered a dwelling with...
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Can my case get expunged?
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Answered on April 01, 2013
From what you say, a PC 245(a)(1) which was a strike and you were in County Jail for a year, it sounds like you may have gotten a prison sentence,...
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Arrested in sting operation in SF 4 years ago. Is the wiretaped conversation a record available to the general public ?
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Answered on April 01, 2013
No, I agree, that I would not expect the general public to be able to access the recorded conversation based upon what you said.
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Is it safe to discuss your crimes with a therapist (certified social worker)? Can they report you?
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Answered on March 31, 2013
It is not safe. Mandatory reporting usually involves the threat of harm to someone else (Tarasoff) but as the other answers suggest, you may not...
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What type of sentence can I expect?
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Answered on March 31, 2013
I cannot say without knowing more facts but cases like this often resolve with credit for time served/ no jail sentences with probation and fines...
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What would a lawyer specializing in drug cases be called?
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Answered on March 31, 2013
Yes criminal defense attorney is the type of search that you would do. Any experiened criminal defense attorney has done drug cases. Please note...
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What is the fine for VC 23221 (a) ? How will it appear on my DMV record and what is the likely impact on my auto insurance?
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Answered on March 31, 2013
This is for an open container and the face value of the infraction is up to $250 but be advised that most Counties can add what are called penalty...
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