What are the limitations on the D.A. amending a misdemeanor complaint more than a year after the original Complaint was filed?
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Answered on February 20, 2012
As a former prosecutor I can tell you I used to do that all the time. Unfortunately for a discovery violation most Judges will only grant a...
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I need a criminal attorney who has specialized in post conviction relief in California.
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Answered on February 20, 2012
288 is the one charge that is almost universally impossible to get off of your record. Yes you can re-open your plea if you are within the narrow...
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How much jail time will i recieve for a misdemenor burglery?
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Answered on December 05, 2011
The max is a year on a misdemeanor. It all depends on your record and facts of your case.
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Less then a week ago I was forced to plead no contest to something I didn't do and I need to find a criminal lawyer.
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Answered on December 05, 2011
Before you withdraw your plea sit down with a lawyer to determine the pros and cons of doing so. Successful withdrawel of a plea most often results...
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What could the punishment be?
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Answered on December 05, 2011
Sounds like they booked you as an accessory. Doesn't take much to be an accessory to Robbery. Even if you did nothing, you were there. Thats enough...
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I am been charged with a 459 pc. The iteams in question are value at less than 100. Allegely there is prior incidents file.
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Answered on December 05, 2011
If you have not been arraigned by the Judge then you have not been charged yet. On theft crimes law enforcement will always book you on a higher...
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I have to get an interlock device because of a DUI. I don't have a car. Is there any other way I can renew my licenses?
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Answered on November 27, 2011
I assume you are going to get a car? If you don't have a car then what's the issue? Once you have a car, if you are on probation, you need the IID....
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DUI court hearing in CA
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Answered on November 27, 2011
Unfortunately there is not much a court can do for you. Many judges offer you jail in lieu of paying the fine. Not a great choice.
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Will my daughter do a minor do jail time
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Answered on November 27, 2011
It all depends on the Judge. She is on Probation so this is of course a violation. Her prior record is also relevant. Was this her only other...
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Boyfriend is charged with H&S 11378 meth. At arraignment we found the police lied and booked false evidence. Any recourse?
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Answered on November 27, 2011
Guess what? Cops lie. All the time. That's why you hire a very experienced trial lawyer. It's our job to expose lying cops. That's all you can do....
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