Questions answered by Seth Andrew Weinstein

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Can i get a pardon and go back legal to the us

Seth's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

You need an immigration attorney. It is very difficult to receive a pardon from the Governor, but you may qualify under some form of immigration...

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Am i going to be going to jail for petty theft and should it tell the police about anything that happened

Seth's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

You can be in trouble as an "aider and abettor." This means you have the same criminal liability as the one who actually committed the acts. This...

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What happens during arraignment?

Seth's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

At the Arraignment on the Information, the Judge reads the Information which contains the charges against your brother, his statement of rights and...

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Any civil redress against attorney who lost client file in prior criminal case?

Seth's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

You should consult a civil attorney. Seth Weinstein, Esq. Practicing throughout Southern California (310) 707-7131 www.sethweinsteinlaw.com

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If my parents weren't with me while the police were questioning me

Seth's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

If you are a Juvenile, the parents are supposed to be present per procedure at the police station. However, they do not need to be present at the...

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I have a couple of tickets from 3 years ago. They have added up to 2,000 dollars. Is there any way to make the price go down?

Seth's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

It depends if you never appeared on your tickets (FTA) versus a failure to pay (FTP). If your tickets are in FTA status, you can have an attorney...

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Will an incident which had occurred while I was a minor, without any conviction or arrest, show up in a background check?

Seth's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

Likely this will never show on background check, unless it is run by law enforcement. You can go to Juvenile Court in your County to view your...

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Tenants arrested at the home under drug charges

Seth's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

You need to start the Eviction process. You cannot just kick them out on the street. Contact a landlord/tenant attorney. Seth Weinstein, Esq....

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Can evidence pertaining to another case affect me in any way?

Seth's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

Yes it could definitely affect you. If they find illegal things in your home pursuant to a search warrant for something else, it is still a...

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242 - undefined ( 1 ) charges , phone calls , etc

Seth's answer | Answered on February 13, 2013

The Dispatcher could testify as could the Officer because they were present at the time and it is a past recollection or state of mind. It wouldn't...

Seth Andrew Weinstein's Answers (759)

Can i get a pardon and go back legal to the us

Am i going to be going to jail for petty theft and should it tell the police about anything that happened

What happens during arraignment?

Any civil redress against attorney who lost client file in prior criminal case?

If my parents weren't with me while the police were questioning me

I have a couple of tickets from 3 years ago. They have added up to 2,000 dollars. Is there any way to make the price go down?

Will an incident which had occurred while I was a minor, without any conviction or arrest, show up in a background check?

Tenants arrested at the home under drug charges

Can evidence pertaining to another case affect me in any way?

242 - undefined ( 1 ) charges , phone calls , etc