Questions answered by David S. Kestenbaum

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I received a fare evasion (infraction), will I have a criminal record?

David's answer | Answered on October 30, 2015

Infractions are non-detainable offenses and unless you were booked (fingerprinted and photographed) it should not affect you or show up on any Rap...

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If I ask for an interpreter in court

David's answer | Answered on October 30, 2015

Depending upon what court you are in, there are interpreters available in the major language for that area. In most courts, there are Spanish...

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Can my record get expunged?

David's answer | Answered on October 30, 2015

Mr. Finnecy is correct. You need to contact lawyers in Wisconsin and Florida. Good luck!

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I have been out on Bail for 3 weeks and I still have not had my arraignment. The DA postponed it, what are my rights.

David's answer | Answered on October 29, 2015

The DA has up to 3 years to file most felonies. In your case, they gave you a date to come back it appears. They will probably have the case...

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I got charged with a 273 A(A) pc

David's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

It means that the prosecutor is still reviewing your case. If they arrested you on a felony charge, then they have 3 years to file a case. They...

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Wrongfully imprisoned. Do I have a case?

David's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

You can file a civil claim within 181 days of your arrest. The problem is that a courtis going to point to your failure to appear as the event...

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I was cited for DUI in 09, courts reduced charge to Dry Reckless. How do I list this conviction on a job application?

David's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

If you pled to VC 23103, Reckless Driving, it is a misdemeanor that must be reported UNLESS they gave you an infraction, which is unlikely. A "Wet...

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Am I legally responsible for paying bail that was issued 4 years ago on behalf of another person who subsequently went to jail?

David's answer | Answered on October 28, 2015

You need to contact a civil lawyer who deals in contracts. Did you ever pay the bail premium that you promised to pay when they bailed out your...

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I wanted to get my record sealed. If my record is sealed who or what entities would I have to disclose my sealed record to?

David's answer | Answered on October 26, 2015

First of all, getting a case sealed is not automatic. For Juvenile records, the process if rather simple. For adult convictions, however, it is...

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Will some one be able to charge me for things that I did not steal? What should I do ? I will have to meet them again tomorrow.

David's answer | Answered on October 26, 2015

He who? The Dean? This is why the 5th Amendment is on the back of my business cards; you have the right to remain silent and should use it! ...

David S. Kestenbaum's Answers (5773)

I received a fare evasion (infraction), will I have a criminal record?

If I ask for an interpreter in court

Can my record get expunged?

I have been out on Bail for 3 weeks and I still have not had my arraignment. The DA postponed it, what are my rights.

I got charged with a 273 A(A) pc

Wrongfully imprisoned. Do I have a case?

I was cited for DUI in 09, courts reduced charge to Dry Reckless. How do I list this conviction on a job application?

Am I legally responsible for paying bail that was issued 4 years ago on behalf of another person who subsequently went to jail?

I wanted to get my record sealed. If my record is sealed who or what entities would I have to disclose my sealed record to?

Will some one be able to charge me for things that I did not steal? What should I do ? I will have to meet them again tomorrow.