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What normally happens with these cases? With these special circumstances can an attorney appear for him?

Lisa's answer | Answered on March 18, 2016

An attorney can appear for him on a misdemeanor. However, some Los Angeles courts require an appearance to recall a warrant if the attorney cannot...

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Is he going to be released after his second court date?

Lisa's answer | Answered on March 18, 2016

You didn't provide enough information to answer the question.

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How can I be sure LASD is telling the truth?

Lisa's answer | Answered on March 18, 2016

If you retain counsel, that attorney can visit him and give an opinion as to whether he is competent or not. You can never be sure someone is...

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Who do I call to find out when the next hearing will be and can my brother be appointed a new lawyer?

Lisa's answer | Answered on March 16, 2016

You should ask his lawyer when the new hearing date will be. If you call, the lawyer may return your call, they may not. She has no obligation to...

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How can I get rid of a failure to appear from my juvenile record?

Lisa's answer | Answered on March 16, 2016

You should appear in the juvenile court where your matter is located. Tell them that you have a failure to appear that needs to be cleared. If you...

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My question is can they give her a 211 for stealing food because she was hungry ? Also is lost prevention allowed to touch you?

Lisa's answer | Answered on March 16, 2016

Loss prevention is allowed to use reasonable force to detain her. In California, an Estes robbery occurs when a shoplifter tries to take...

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Can my boyfriend be held responsible for manufacturing due to a small amount of marijuana being in a ground-up form.

Lisa's answer | Answered on March 16, 2016

Obviously, someone who is protected under current medical marijuana laws (patient) is entitled to possess a small amount of finely ground up...

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What can I do too help him fight though we cannot afford an attorney, and what should we expect if he is found guilty?

Lisa's answer | Answered on March 16, 2016

If you can't hire your son private counsel, there isn't much that you can do. He will be appointed a public defender if he is in custody, or if he...

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My car will never make it and I care for a 90 year old man. How can I get out of it. I don't even care if the case is dropped.

Lisa's answer | Answered on March 15, 2016

If you were subpoenaed, you will need to appear in court. Contact the DA and tell them that you have transportation problems. Maybe they can help...

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Does prop 47 work for a person who was in possession of a short barrled shotgun with a felony background?

Lisa's answer | Answered on March 14, 2016

Prop 47 does not cover weapons charges.