Gerald Blank's Answers (272)

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Minor in consumption san diego

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 09, 2011

Another option is to go to court and explain your situation to a judge and tell the judge what you've learned - hopefully - from this experience. ...

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Can I as a new business owner, be held liable for assuming a equipment lease for a credit card machine from the previous owner?

Gerald's answer | Answered on March 09, 2011

I believe the precise language of the contract is going to control whether or not you can be held liable. Also, holding you liable is different...

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If a judge gave me 30 days jail time I qualify for house arrest but phone wont be ready till tomarrow and I gotta go today, Wha

Gerald's answer | Answered on February 22, 2011

If the judge gave you 30 days of jail time, that means you had a lawyer with you in court. If there's a problem with starting today, talk to that...

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What all does brady law mean

Gerald's answer | Answered on February 22, 2011

Sorry, but the Brady law is also a complex federal law regulating all types of firearms. I don't know if you're referring to the Brady law...

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I went to my car to have a smoke. the key was on the seat (I thought my son had it for he was the one who drove). I got a DUI.

Gerald's answer | Answered on February 22, 2011

Get a lawyer, quick. Call your local bar association and ask for the lawyer referral service. They will often set you up for a free or very low...

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My company works me over 40 hours a week and keeps me as a part time employee.

Gerald's answer | Answered on February 22, 2011

That strikes me as very improper under the law, but there are many circumstances to consider in evaluating that statement and a situation like...

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On a plea form, doesn't the defendent have to initial all the boxes that apply, not just the final signature on the last page?

Gerald's answer | Answered on February 22, 2011

Generally all the boxes on a change of plea form must be initial if they apply. But, strange as it seems, the change of plea for isn't technically...

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Brother plead guility to penal code 12021(a)1 & accepted a plea of 2 years with 80%.

Gerald's answer | Answered on February 22, 2011

Sentencing is very complex. Take a very careful look at the change of plea form. That is controlling. It will show if he knew the sentence would...

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Califronia Penal Code 308(b)-punishment?

Gerald's answer | Answered on February 20, 2011

If your only other scrape with the law was the seatbelt violation, your case may be referred to juvenile probation and not handled through the...

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My son was arrested for burglury. The DA could not prove he did theft however my son was kept in jail.

Gerald's answer | Answered on February 20, 2011

Unfortunately, it is impossible for any attorney to precisely answer this question without a lot more detail. Is your son being held for violating...

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