Questions answered by Timothy John Richardson

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I got caught shoplifting and have a civil demand for $425.

Timothy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2016

The only thing they can do is sue you small claims court, which they most likely won't do. I would ignore it. Be prepared to receiving additional...

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What is the point of a presentence report if I took a plea bargain deal? The presentence report wouldn't have any impact?

Timothy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2016

If you violate probation then the court has a probation report already prepared to sentence you on. It also gives the judge an opportunity to back...

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Will I most likely have to go to jail, or just pay a fine? Should I just use a district attorney if I receive no income?

Timothy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2016

Never heard of someone getting jail time for a first offense shoplifting. You should contact an attorney who may be able to negotiate something...

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How do I go about making a motion to reduce a count and expungement of record? Can a paralegal help?

Timothy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2016

Paralegals can't practice law. Most attorneys have reasonable rates on these motions. Contact one in your area.

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I have a warrent for failure to appear for demostics didnt complete classes and didnt appear what are my consequenes

Timothy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2016

Often times the judge will just reassign you to the classes. However, if you've had multiple reassignments I have seen judges give some jail time....

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Does the DA usually drop (not file) false statement charges and false report charges? In general

Timothy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2016

I'll answer this way: the DA will only file if they have a good faith belief that they can prove the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. Just...

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If one has a out of county misdemeanor warrant isnt it then possible that there attorney could represent them in the county the?

Timothy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2016

You can either post bail or just call an attorney in Orange County to handle it.

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Restraining order hearing with my neighbor

Timothy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2016

The petitioner has the right to cross exam you based on your statement in the response. If you don't testify the judge will likely just rule...

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Should we go with the original judge and hope he has mercy on sentencing or go out to the trial judge?

Timothy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2016

This may be his first DUI but he has at least one prior strike. Yes, 18 years is a lot of prison time, but I'm sure his total exposure is much...

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Why does the whos in jail website say he will have a court again ?

Timothy's answer | Answered on October 15, 2016

It means he has further proceedings in a criminal case. It could be the 261.5 case or perhaps another one that you're not aware of.

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I got caught shoplifting and have a civil demand for $425.

What is the point of a presentence report if I took a plea bargain deal? The presentence report wouldn't have any impact?

Will I most likely have to go to jail, or just pay a fine? Should I just use a district attorney if I receive no income?

How do I go about making a motion to reduce a count and expungement of record? Can a paralegal help?

I have a warrent for failure to appear for demostics didnt complete classes and didnt appear what are my consequenes

Does the DA usually drop (not file) false statement charges and false report charges? In general

If one has a out of county misdemeanor warrant isnt it then possible that there attorney could represent them in the county the?

Restraining order hearing with my neighbor

Should we go with the original judge and hope he has mercy on sentencing or go out to the trial judge?

Why does the whos in jail website say he will have a court again ?