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Yes, this is addressed in the second part of the second paragraph of Health and Safety Code 11590(a). See below. (a) Except as provided in...

What can I expect for my 2nd dui with 0.9 bac level?

You are looking at a potential 2 year license suspension, a few thousand dollars in fees and fines, a mandatory minimum jail term of at least 96...

"Assault with a Deadly Weapon" is as an assault that is committed with any type of deadly weapon OR by means of force that is likely to cause great...

Can my minor son be in trouble with the law?

Yes, there are a few Penal Section codes that are applicable, depending on all of the facts. As my colleague advises, your son must not speak with...

I have doubts about how my lawyer is handling my case, I have signed a plea agreement but was told that it would not be filed

I agree wth the attorneys' comments above. I guess the only situation i can imagine whereby an attorney took a plea for you in a misdemeanor case...

I retained my criminal defence lawyer in January and paid him the retainer fees, is the balance usually paid before or after the

Some defense attorneys require the entire flat fee up front. Some require a lump sum up front and the rest in payments. Most attorneys are...

I have doubts about how my lawyer is handling my case, I have signed a plea agreement but was told that it would not be filed

If there are issues as to whether your plea was "voluntary, knowingly, or intelligently" made - ie. your plea was made by your attorney againsts...

My friend was told (by calling the PD) that he has a "warrant for questioning". Does he have to go in?

As the attorneys state above, there may or may not be a warrant for his arrest, but there is no warrant for questioning. This may be a tactic by...

I was caught with petty theft at a store and i have court next month i am verry scare. I have never been introble with the law.

If this is your first time arrested for petty theft or anything like petty theft, then you will likely be able to avoid jail. You should retain an...

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1. A Tahl Waiver is a form that advises you of all of your constitutional rights. Most Courts require a defendant to complete this form whenever...

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