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SOL in CA ??? traffic ticket, speeding and false info to a peace officer. Can a officer walk into your garage parking structure

Seth's answer | Answered on April 21, 2013

They can go onto common private property. It doesn't sound like that they violated any Constitutional principle or California law. If they didn't...

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In 1988, I was convicted (probation only) of California penal code 484a. Now, I want to get it dismissed. How do I do that?

Seth's answer | Answered on April 21, 2013

You can't have it dismissed. You can have it "expunged" although it will still be viewable to law enforcement. It is a 1203.4 motion. It is always...

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Can I plea "not guilty" and not pay bail at arraignment? Chances the judge dismisses my case?

Seth's answer | Answered on April 21, 2013

A Judge is not likely to ask you to post bail. Seth Weinstein, Esq. Southern California Criminal Defense Attorney (310)...

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My boyfriend was involved in an accident and police arrested him for DUI

Seth's answer | Answered on April 21, 2013

If he is charged with Simple DUI, he will be released "OR." If he is charged with an accident and the damage was property only, the bond amount is...

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Can i be suspended from school and have court, if i recieved a video of a 15 or 16 year old dancing naked?

Seth's answer | Answered on April 21, 2013

Technically even though you are underage, you still can be charged with Possession of Child Pornography. I am currently dealing with two of those...

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Can a person arrested and charge for public intoxication also be charged with carrying an unconcealed dagger (PC21310 (Felony))?

Seth's answer | Answered on April 21, 2013

The police and District Attorney's Office are not always correct when they charge crimes. There are certain rules and regulations when it comes to...

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My Husband was taken to jail and is being charged with assault inflecting serious injury how much time is going to get?

Seth's answer | Answered on April 20, 2013

The complaining witness must be located to testify. If they cannot find him, the case will likely go away. However, he could be charged with other...

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I received a "Failure to Appear" notice for a traffic ticket court appearance on 4/15. The bail amount wen from $238 to $1934!

Seth's answer | Answered on April 20, 2013

You should have an attorney appear on your behalf to clear the FTA in Court. That alone will save you a ton of money. Then the attorney can contest...

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How to prove self-defense when facing PC-187(a) first degree?

Seth's answer | Answered on April 20, 2013

The District Attorney believes there is enough evidence to move forward based on witness testimony and likely physical evidence. This does not mean...

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Our house was searched with a search warrant, we had no clue about it and at the end we were the victims and not the convict.

Seth's answer | Answered on April 20, 2013

There are 3 things you need to do: 1) Contact a criminal defense attorney to fight the fraud/theft case in Pasadena Court, 2) file a claim with the...

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SOL in CA ??? traffic ticket, speeding and false info to a peace officer. Can a officer walk into your garage parking structure

In 1988, I was convicted (probation only) of California penal code 484a. Now, I want to get it dismissed. How do I do that?

Can I plea "not guilty" and not pay bail at arraignment? Chances the judge dismisses my case?

My boyfriend was involved in an accident and police arrested him for DUI

Can i be suspended from school and have court, if i recieved a video of a 15 or 16 year old dancing naked?

Can a person arrested and charge for public intoxication also be charged with carrying an unconcealed dagger (PC21310 (Felony))?

My Husband was taken to jail and is being charged with assault inflecting serious injury how much time is going to get?

I received a "Failure to Appear" notice for a traffic ticket court appearance on 4/15. The bail amount wen from $238 to $1934!

How to prove self-defense when facing PC-187(a) first degree?

Our house was searched with a search warrant, we had no clue about it and at the end we were the victims and not the convict.