Questions answered by David S. Kestenbaum

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Should I show up to the trial & explain my side of the story? Will it complicate his sentence? What should I or should I not say

David's answer | Answered on February 12, 2016

If you were subpoenaed by the DA, I doubt the PD told you not to show up. They may have said that your testimony wouldn't help, but if you are...

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What to do when I share the same name with another person accused of a felony?

David's answer | Answered on February 12, 2016

Sorry to hear about your problem; with a name like mine is am not worried! If you ever get a case number for this person, you can go to that...

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If the victim drops the charges Will the state still move forward? What kind of charvest would I get?

David's answer | Answered on February 11, 2016

Once the police have been called, it is no longer up to your girlfriend to prosecute or not. The police report will be forwarded to the Prosecutor...

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What are the possibilities?! Will I have any chance of convincing them to possibly drop the case? Are my career dreams ruined?

David's answer | Answered on February 09, 2016

So sorry to hear about this lapse of judgement. Now is the time to retain an experienced attorney to try to get the case diverted out of the...

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So will this show up at the airport if im getting ready to fly

David's answer | Answered on February 09, 2016

If the warrant is being "held" for a month, it is not in the system and you should be ok. Also, if you are flying domestically, it probably...

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Hello anybody here knows of any private home confinement program in Los Angeles?

David's answer | Answered on February 08, 2016

Are you talking about house arrest? This is handled through Sentinel in Los Angeles. Were you approved for home confinement by the sentencing...

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Can i be put on an Alternative Prosecution Program?

David's answer | Answered on February 08, 2016

You ate facing a one year license suspension if convicted. It doesn't matter if you were driving or not. Some courts have diversion programs. ...

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It says no appearance scheduled but ticket says court before 4/5/16 then she goes and when she goes what should she expect there

David's answer | Answered on February 07, 2016

When she was released from custody, she would have either been given a date to appear in court from a bail bondsman, citation from the sheriff with...

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What is punishment for violating restrain order first time

David's answer | Answered on February 07, 2016

It depends upon the type of Restraining Order as well as the type of violation. If you have been arrested for violating a Restraining Order, you...

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How can I take care of this without going to jail?

David's answer | Answered on February 05, 2016

What was the traffic violation and which courthouse were you supposed to appear in? Some Judges allow the attorney to represent you without you...

David S. Kestenbaum's Answers (5774)

Should I show up to the trial & explain my side of the story? Will it complicate his sentence? What should I or should I not say

What to do when I share the same name with another person accused of a felony?

If the victim drops the charges Will the state still move forward? What kind of charvest would I get?

What are the possibilities?! Will I have any chance of convincing them to possibly drop the case? Are my career dreams ruined?

So will this show up at the airport if im getting ready to fly

Hello anybody here knows of any private home confinement program in Los Angeles?

Can i be put on an Alternative Prosecution Program?

It says no appearance scheduled but ticket says court before 4/5/16 then she goes and when she goes what should she expect there

What is punishment for violating restrain order first time

How can I take care of this without going to jail?