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I have several petty theft charges, I want to fight this one in court,can this info be waived in so I can get a fair trial?
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Answered on June 22, 2016
You can hire an attorney to help you fight the case. If you have priors for similar conduct, you should expect that that will become an issue at...
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My daughter lives in Washington.She is in jail in L.A. County Lockup CA. She needs a criminal defense lawyer in that area right?
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Answered on June 22, 2016
This is a serious matter. She needs an experienced attorney. You should contact an attorney who practices in LA. If you cannot afford to hire one,...
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Can a judge set aside a case without a motion filed or 1203.4?
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Answered on June 21, 2016
No. You will need to give the DA notice.
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290 pc... lost his registration
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Answered on June 20, 2016
He needs to contact the appropriate local law enforcement agency and make sure that he is currently registered. If he resides at more than one...
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Can I purchase a firearm? (Felon)
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Answered on June 20, 2016
No. You cannot legally purchase or possess a firearm in CA.
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How to make public defender work for my defense? What can I do about getting access to evidence and documents in a quick manner?
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Answered on June 20, 2016
Of course you need to waive time if you don't have important discovery. Work with your attorney (which is not necessarily calling him every day if...
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How you prove you are innocent and drop charges for child molesting?
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Answered on June 20, 2016
Hopefully, your boyfriend has an attorney that can help him. Don't expect the DA to offer to drop the charges or remove the restraining order...
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What should I expect at a surrender hearing for a 2nd dui in west covina? I got 50 days will I actually have to serve jail time?
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Answered on June 19, 2016
You should expect to serve no more than 25 days in custody. Chances are that you will not have to serve the entire 25 days. But we cannot tell you...
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When a person takes their case to trial will they be fighting the first charge they were given?
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Answered on June 19, 2016
She will go to trial on the charges in the complaint or information (1st degree burglary). The DA may offer her a plea to a lesser charge before...
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Do prosecutors dismiss charges when they know they have no case? Or do they try to find anything they can to charge you with?
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Answered on June 19, 2016
You haven't indicated why you think the DA is "dragging" the case or how you know that they know they have no case. If she was found incompetent...