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What are the chances of me being taken in today for a $100,000 warrant out for my arrest if I show up to court today after faili
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Answered on October 09, 2015
I think whether or not you get more time depends on who your judge is. Some are very sympathetic and others not so much. Very arbitrary so it's...
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What should I do after receiving a summons for Burbank, CA for 4 counts of Section 12024.2(a)(1) of the business and professions
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Answered on October 08, 2015
I suggest you hire a lawyer. If you cannot afford one I suggest you appear in Burbank Court and go to the clerks office first thing in the morning...
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If a person is a First time felon and is being charged with 5 felonies should they take the 1-3year deal or are they bs him ?
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Answered on October 08, 2015
Unfortunately this questioned can't be answered accurately without a reading of the police report and talking to witnesses. His lawyer would be in...
Do DA's keep the prior DA deals if it was offered at the earlier court date- as a rule of thumb?
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Answered on October 08, 2015
I would agree with all the detailed explanations above. However, as is typically the case the DA may huff and puff but ultimately and generally...
Video proof of shoplifting after the fact?
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Answered on October 08, 2015
Does not sound like enough however I would advise this person to refrain from returning to this store for some time. I would also advise them to...
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Do I need a criminal attorney my husband has new 2 DV charges 243 (e) and 2 previous ones from 5 years ago
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Answered on October 06, 2015
You don't get to decide whether or not to "press charges" or not. The criminal complaint alleges The People of the State of California v. your...
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Can a felony be expunged or dropped to a misdemeanor
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Answered on October 06, 2015
A felony can be expunged, and IF it is a wobbler can be reduced to a misdemeanor and then expunged. However, If you served prison time, which it...
I got sentenced to 60 days,how much of that time will I actually do?
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Answered on July 04, 2015
My guess is you will do way less than 50 percent. The woman's jail is still crowded and it is a non-violent charge. It's certainly possible you...
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Can a witness change their story in a different trial?
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Answered on July 04, 2015
Anyone can at anytime change their story. Question is how believable and credible they now are. Find a lawyer.
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Why if I'm an domestic violence victim did the judge and DA several times read out my address in front of a lot of people?
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Answered on July 04, 2015
You are absolutely right and I've seen it hundreds of times. When they fill out the protective order that he can't come near you they say the...
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