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Can I be a professional with a conviction involving moral turpitude? Will employers discriminate me for having such conviction?
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Answered on January 30, 2014
Don't be doing this alone. It is ineffective assistance of counsel to accept the plea without fighting for something less than the CIMT, which is...
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How long is the statue of limitations on a fed case
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Answered on January 30, 2014
Typically five years. Speaking to a federal agent without an attorney present is the surest path to an indictment. Lawyer up.
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I was walking home and was pulled over, I had 1 Vicodin in my pocket. Am I going to go to Jail?
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Answered on January 29, 2014
If you walk into the courthouse with the notion that you will be representing yourself then the odds of you going to jail increase. I recommend...
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I have my arraignment today in court and on the 31st i have surgery scheduled for correcting a problem that occurred during my
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Answered on January 29, 2014
Let the judge know about the surgery. You can ask for a continuance for the arraignment or be arraigned today and ask to put the pretrial date out...
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What constitutes a DUI on Ambien? The warning label says "take care while driving or operating heavy machinery".
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Answered on January 29, 2014
This is a tough case to prosecute and even a tougher case to win. Who are the experts for the prosecution? Have you received their reports? Have...
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How can I get the district attorney to drop a domestic violance?
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Answered on January 29, 2014
Maybe that's not the best manner to pursue this because the DA may feel offended. You obviously have some good will with the DAs office, so...
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HOW LONG CAN A VIOLATION OF PROBATION BE ITS THE SECOND TIME VIOLATING AND THE ORIGINAL SENTENCE WAS 3 YEARS FOR PRO AND PROP36
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Answered on January 29, 2014
If the maximum sentence hanging over his head is for three years, then that's the longest it can be. Are you in Long Beach? If so, who's the...
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Will I be committing fraud if I remove my child from my health insurance and get Medi-Cal for him?
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Answered on January 29, 2014
What? You can't afford health insurance under the Affordable Care Act? Join the club as millions have been hosed by a plan that enriches the...
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My friend got caught for burglary (459) 4th time. Previous charges were dropped to misdemeanors. On the citation burglary is m
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Answered on January 29, 2014
It depends on what is listed on the complaint. Minimum is possibly three years. There may be enhancements increasing the minimum. Her attorney...
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Do I need a Lawyer?
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Answered on January 29, 2014
It is possibly less expensive for you to retain an attorney than to pay the bond. In addition, the attorney can appear on your behalf and is...
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