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I have a codefendant agree on a deal for 180 days county jail time, and I agreed to one year. can I appeal the sentence?
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Answered on October 21, 2013
I do not think so. I do not see any legal grounds except you feel you can get a better sentence. "I want a better deal" is no legal ground. ...
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Do i need an attorney for 148 pc delay police officer inu
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Answered on October 21, 2013
Do you need an attorney? Yes. I handle a lot of these cases and, with some luck, your attorney may be able to have the case resolved for...
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Got a misdemeanor for reckless driving Code 23109. I'm not a criminal, what can I do?
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Answered on October 21, 2013
What you can do it show up in court on the date indicated and explain the circumstances. Just because a police officer gives you a ticket and...
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I have a codefendant sign a plea agreement for 180 days and I sign a one year plea agreement for the same crime.
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Answered on October 21, 2013
Possibly. The fact that one person has double the sentence as another does not necessarily mean it is subject to appeal. Just because a sentence...
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If an officer makes four mistakes on a ticket, and refuses updated insurance after I gave an old one, should I fight the ticket?
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Answered on October 21, 2013
Fight the ticket on the insurance issue, but do not "hang your hat" on the other errors. Pick your battles to enhance your credibility.
I was issued a warrant for not paying my DUI fine. I completed my DUI program. I owe $700 in fines.
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Answered on October 21, 2013
Yes, you can go to jail. Instead, have an attorney go to court to recall and quash the warrant and ask for a little more time for you to pay, or...
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What are the typical consequences for a first time DUI if the person wasn't arrested?
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Answered on October 21, 2013
There are a lot more facts that are needed to answer this question.
"Typical consequences" for a first time DUI with this BAC include three...
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Can i obtain a pretrial diversion? Or immediate expungement?
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Answered on October 21, 2013
If you are unable to hire a private attorney, you will probably need to opt for the public defender. Ask him or her if you are eligible for some...
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My daughter's bf beat her up and has a pc 243D, and a pd 273AA. He also hs a metal knuckles charge. how long will he get?
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Answered on October 21, 2013
It is tough to answer the questions without reading the police report and without knowing his prior record. What were her injuries? Was substance...
How do we petition to change probation from Formal to Informal?
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Answered on October 21, 2013
Penal Code 1203.3(a) and People v. Allen are the authority you want to cite in a motion, which is up to the discretion of the judge. There seems...
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