Questions answered by Lonnie L Mcdowell

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How long will my jail time be if i be if i dont pay my $2400 fine

Lonnie's answer | Answered on September 09, 2013

If you are having trouble paying your fines, you should consult with an attorney to see what options you might have, other than jail. If you have...

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Weekend stay at IRC (I think,..) wondering if they will move me.

Lonnie's answer | Answered on August 31, 2013

Th place you will be held while held in custody is soley up to the sheriff's department. They will move people as they need space. However, it is...

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What's the difference between pleading guilty and no contest?

Lonnie's answer | Answered on August 29, 2013

In a criminal matter, pleading no contest is the same as pleading guilty. However, it may have implications in any civil matter that arises out of...

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Have one prior & a new case in different county.. HELP!

Lonnie's answer | Answered on August 27, 2013

First is you need to consult with an attorney. Most of the attorneys on this site offer free consultations, where you will be able to go into...

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Is it lawful for my employer to keep me from working without notice for accusations that cannot be proven?

Lonnie's answer | Answered on August 26, 2013

This is a labor issue, not a criminal one. You need to post this in the employment attorney section. There are a lot of good attorneys who can...

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Convicted of petty theft in 2005, 18 at the time. No probation, no time served, paid fine. Would pc 1203.4 benefit me?

Lonnie's answer | Answered on August 22, 2013

Yes, a 1203.4 will expunge the misdemeanor. Your public record will not show the conviction. However, law enforcement and the courts will still...

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Can you tell me when I go to Metro court in LA for an arraignment, do I go to the courtroom or the traffic tkt line?...

Lonnie's answer | Answered on August 22, 2013

Where you report, i.e. courtroom or traffic ticket line depends on what the cited offense was for. If you received a letter with a courtroom...

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Answering no to a pending trial question or am I currently out on bail or OR on a application

Lonnie's answer | Answered on August 22, 2013

It sounds like your union is handling this properly. Best to go on their advise. However, if the question on the application was "are on you...

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I got a DUI. My license was suspended and then renewed. Can I drive a car registered in my name? How do I get an SR22?

Lonnie's answer | Answered on August 22, 2013

You should contact the insurance broker/agent who sold you the SR22. They should be able to help you. If not contact another broker. There are...

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If a misdemeanor is expunged can the nature of the conviction be viewed on public record

Lonnie's answer | Answered on August 20, 2013

Yes. It will be on your arrest n court records as a dismissal. However u can answer under almost all circumstances that u have not been...

Lonnie L Mcdowell's Answers (94)

How long will my jail time be if i be if i dont pay my $2400 fine

Weekend stay at IRC (I think,..) wondering if they will move me.

What's the difference between pleading guilty and no contest?

Have one prior & a new case in different county.. HELP!

Is it lawful for my employer to keep me from working without notice for accusations that cannot be proven?

Convicted of petty theft in 2005, 18 at the time. No probation, no time served, paid fine. Would pc 1203.4 benefit me?

Can you tell me when I go to Metro court in LA for an arraignment, do I go to the courtroom or the traffic tkt line?...

Answering no to a pending trial question or am I currently out on bail or OR on a application

I got a DUI. My license was suspended and then renewed. Can I drive a car registered in my name? How do I get an SR22?

If a misdemeanor is expunged can the nature of the conviction be viewed on public record