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What defense is there against a person arrestd with almst 1lb of whit pwdr n 1lb of whit ( but its usually "black")?

Joni's answer | Answered on November 07, 2014

Your friend should ask for a continuance to hire counsel. Hopefully, the DA will not be seeking to increase bail based upon a past criminal record...

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Hi, I have a warrant for my arrest due to "Failure to comply" for a Trespassing charge that that apparently happened 3 years ago

Joni's answer | Answered on November 07, 2014

If the warrant is for a failure to comply that generally means that there was something the court ordered you to do as a condition of probation or...

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I was called by a collection agency she said I got a red light photo radar ticket. Never got a ticket in the mail

Joni's answer | Answered on October 23, 2014

An appearance on the ticket to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty will clear up the failure to appear and the related license suspension. The...

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Discovery how to get it from previous attorney? Is there a specific penal code to use to get them? (CA)

Joni's answer | Answered on October 21, 2014

A pro-per defendant, as his/her own attorney, has the right to contact the prosecutor to make the sure the prosecutor has provided all of the...

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Do I have to show up for court if I pay my settlement?

Joni's answer | Answered on October 20, 2014

Don't just pay the fine. Go to court to talk to the judge about a settlement that does not involve suspension of your privilege to drive for a...

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Will child protective services know if I go to different county hospital to deliver newborn

Joni's answer | Answered on October 20, 2014

CPS is a powerful agency. Retain an attorney. You are entitled to a court hearing on the issue of Taking away some of your parental rights. CPS...

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What can I do to not serve jail time?

Joni's answer | Answered on October 20, 2014

You should talk to your attorney about alternatives to custody, such as house arrest or work furlough which would enable you to maintain your...

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Does a CA DUI criminal trial have the authority to lengthen a DMV-imposed license suspension?

Joni's answer | Answered on October 19, 2014

The Georgia prior can possibly be used against you in the criminal proceeding to enhance any sentence you receive if you lose the trial. However,...

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Letter from CDCR says my husband's done 2 years too long in prison, his attorney has since retired how do I address this?

Joni's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

Go see an attorney for a consultation. The remedy will be civil since he will be released soon.

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Son in law was caught with materials and equipment to make wax and charge with child enlargement Is this probation or jail ?

Joni's answer | Answered on October 16, 2014

If he hires an attorney quickly enough, the attorney can go to bat for him with the prosecutor to try to influence their decision about what...

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What defense is there against a person arrestd with almst 1lb of whit pwdr n 1lb of whit ( but its usually "black")?

Hi, I have a warrant for my arrest due to "Failure to comply" for a Trespassing charge that that apparently happened 3 years ago

I was called by a collection agency she said I got a red light photo radar ticket. Never got a ticket in the mail

Discovery how to get it from previous attorney? Is there a specific penal code to use to get them? (CA)

Do I have to show up for court if I pay my settlement?

Will child protective services know if I go to different county hospital to deliver newborn

What can I do to not serve jail time?

Does a CA DUI criminal trial have the authority to lengthen a DMV-imposed license suspension?

Letter from CDCR says my husband's done 2 years too long in prison, his attorney has since retired how do I address this?

Son in law was caught with materials and equipment to make wax and charge with child enlargement Is this probation or jail ?