Questions answered by Michael Rutledge Norton

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Can i go to jail?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 22, 2012

Do not talk to the investigator. Hire an attorney and have them deal with the investigator. Do not make admissions of a crime on-line or to any...

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Bro had a no bail warrant for dui probation violation. He turned himself in. Has a court date for 3/23/12. will he go to jail?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 22, 2012

It is a probation violation but the Judge will most likely have him re-enroll in the work release program. However the Judge may give him...

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I received a fix it ticket and mailed it in with proof of correction signed and $25 bail. I went online to see the ticket status

Michael's answer | Answered on March 22, 2012

I agree with the above posts. Call the court to check that they received your proof of corrections and bail. They will let you know if you need to...

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Should i plead guilty or not contest? (what is the difference)

Michael's answer | Answered on March 21, 2012

You or your attorney should at least view the video before you plead guitly. Some police stations will let you view the video if you make an...

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I was arrested for a DUI for the third time in ten years. Is it possible for me to receive sentencing of house arrest?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 21, 2012

Electronic monitoring is possible but extremely unlikely. SInce you are in LA it is unlikley you would serve the full time in custody anyway. Get...

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Got a dui six years ago, never went to court, had a bench warrant issued want to make everything right, not sure where start

Michael's answer | Answered on March 21, 2012

I practice in San Diego and if you get an attorney they can go in and recall the warrant so you are not arrested. Feel free to contact me for...

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Ticket CVC 5202 for brand new car, should I fight it?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 21, 2012

I agree with Mr. Roberts. Go to court and bring proof of registration and purchase date to fight the no plates charge. I would also bring in proof...

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Bench warrant

Michael's answer | Answered on March 20, 2012

Mr. Ross is correct it sounds like oyu were charged with a misdemeanor if it was driving on a suspended. Driving with out a valid license can be an...

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I got stopped and got a dui first time and there was a loaded gun in the car that i had no knowledge of

Michael's answer | Answered on March 20, 2012

Talking with the DA will not help your case. You could be admitting to the alleged crime or a different crime. Hire an attorney and let them deal...

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Should I take a 1st Offense DUI charge for a 2nd Offense DUI?

Michael's answer | Answered on March 20, 2012

Wets are usually offered at .10 or below and you still need favorable facts to help get a wet. A wet is possible at a higher BAC but it is...

Michael Rutledge Norton's Answers (1265)

Can i go to jail?

Bro had a no bail warrant for dui probation violation. He turned himself in. Has a court date for 3/23/12. will he go to jail?

I received a fix it ticket and mailed it in with proof of correction signed and $25 bail. I went online to see the ticket status

Should i plead guilty or not contest? (what is the difference)

I was arrested for a DUI for the third time in ten years. Is it possible for me to receive sentencing of house arrest?

Got a dui six years ago, never went to court, had a bench warrant issued want to make everything right, not sure where start

Ticket CVC 5202 for brand new car, should I fight it?

Bench warrant

I got stopped and got a dui first time and there was a loaded gun in the car that i had no knowledge of

Should I take a 1st Offense DUI charge for a 2nd Offense DUI?