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I was arrested for a 2nd DUI on 1/15/11 (1st was in 2007 - still on probation). I blew a .17 when pulled over, however later at

William's answer | Answered on January 27, 2011

That is a very large discrepancy between the two tests. Your attorney will need to check the maintenance and calibration records for the...

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Im currently deploy my quest is can i send a letter to the court saying i plead guilty so i can pay my fine?

William's answer | Answered on January 27, 2011

I would not recommend your pleading guilty without firstly having an experienced criminal defense attorney review the case. In any event, you...

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I have a date of offense of theft code 488 for the first time at the Target store for $ 143 dlls, I have a tourist visa and

William's answer | Answered on January 24, 2011

Although you did not complete your question, I presume that your concern would be deportation or similar immigration action. Petty theft is a...

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How do you expunge a shoplifting incident off of your consumer report after you've paid the fine?

William's answer | Answered on January 22, 2011

Your friend can seek to expunge the criminal conviction. To do so, he or she would have to be off probation on that particular case, not be on...

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I was in california and got a felony charge and got probation and they suspended 16 days.then i got my probation transfered to n

William's answer | Answered on January 14, 2011

If one is found to be in violation of probation, the judge can sentence the person up to the maximum sentence for the offense which led to the...

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A 4th DUI in the Vant Zant county, What time am I looking at?

William's answer | Answered on January 14, 2011

You should immediately retain an experienced criminal defense attorney in your area. In California, the minimum jail time for a misdemeanor DUI is...

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How long can law enforcement retain property following an arrest for a DUI for investigation?

William's answer | Answered on January 14, 2011

The cell phone could be held by the authorities if it is being held for evidentiary purposes. This seems rather unlikely given that the offense is...

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I'm being charged with 2 counts of battery and am innocent, how do I prove it?

William's answer | Answered on January 13, 2011

The obvious answer to your question is for you to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney. If you cannot afford to hire a private attorney,...

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Can i get off my probation early?

William's answer | Answered on January 13, 2011

Since you are in Texas, you should seek advise from an attorney licensed in Texas. In California, one can bring a motion to terminate probation...

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Do you have to plead guilty to a charge in order to bond out?

William's answer | Answered on January 13, 2011

No. Bail is available in almost all cases as soon as one has been booked into custody. Certain serious offenses, such as murder, do not allow for...

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I was arrested for a 2nd DUI on 1/15/11 (1st was in 2007 - still on probation). I blew a .17 when pulled over, however later at

Im currently deploy my quest is can i send a letter to the court saying i plead guilty so i can pay my fine?

I have a date of offense of theft code 488 for the first time at the Target store for $ 143 dlls, I have a tourist visa and

How do you expunge a shoplifting incident off of your consumer report after you've paid the fine?

I was in california and got a felony charge and got probation and they suspended 16 days.then i got my probation transfered to n

A 4th DUI in the Vant Zant county, What time am I looking at?

How long can law enforcement retain property following an arrest for a DUI for investigation?

I'm being charged with 2 counts of battery and am innocent, how do I prove it?

Can i get off my probation early?

Do you have to plead guilty to a charge in order to bond out?