Questions answered by David Philip Shapiro

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I was threatened to be charged with slander and jail time for harassing someone online. What's the worse that can happen?

David's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

Hire a quality criminal defense attorney who can advise you accordingly (likely to stop the nonsense) and who can be your liaison and...

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My niece is 16 will be 17 in 4 months need my sister reported her as a runaway after she kicked her out. I have her with me.

David's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

Contact an experienced family law and or dependency law attorney in the San Diego area and see what your/her options are as it relates to obtaining...

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Its been over 6 months since my daughter and I were suppose to make our first court appearance after being accused of shopliftin

David's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

Irrespective of whether you have an attorney or not, please do not post such case specific facts on public forums such as avvo. If you are...

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I'm being asked into a meeting with a detective. I've done a few dumb things but don't have any clue what he wants. Trouble???

David's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

The dumbest thing you could do at this point is to walk into that meeting without hiring a quality, experienced, criminal defense attorney first so...

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Whats the most time could she be looking at for robbery and assault with gbi

David's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

Over 5 years in prison at 85%...assuming she is convicted of both counts and assuming she gets the max. Based on your post it seems as if...

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What do I do next in order to wipe my record clean?

David's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

Unfortunately, and realistically, there is not much more you can do other than what it appears you have done...which is sought and obtained a...

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What will it cost me for my nephew's defense?

David's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

The prior armed robbery conviction (whether innocent or not) and subsequent 9 year prison sentence will exponentially increase his exposure to...

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What if you are accused of money laundering, and you have no clue about the money and why they are accusing me of it.

David's answer | Answered on February 24, 2015

Do not discuss this any further with anyone other than confidentially while interviewing criminal defense attorneys and or their offices.

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Do you receive points on a CA driver's license and/or increase in insurance rates for conviction of a cell phone violation?

David's answer | Answered on February 22, 2015

A conviction for violating Vehicle Code section 23123 currently is not an offense which results in a point or more on the offender's driving...

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If you have been charged and convicted of a crime, my son took the plea, can you go back and have it reduced or change of plea?

David's answer | Answered on February 22, 2015

Next to impossible after all this time. But the best person to discuss this with would be your son's current attorney. In an ideal world the...

David Philip Shapiro's Answers (5114)

I was threatened to be charged with slander and jail time for harassing someone online. What's the worse that can happen?

My niece is 16 will be 17 in 4 months need my sister reported her as a runaway after she kicked her out. I have her with me.

Its been over 6 months since my daughter and I were suppose to make our first court appearance after being accused of shopliftin

I'm being asked into a meeting with a detective. I've done a few dumb things but don't have any clue what he wants. Trouble???

Whats the most time could she be looking at for robbery and assault with gbi

What do I do next in order to wipe my record clean?

What will it cost me for my nephew's defense?

What if you are accused of money laundering, and you have no clue about the money and why they are accusing me of it.

Do you receive points on a CA driver's license and/or increase in insurance rates for conviction of a cell phone violation?

If you have been charged and convicted of a crime, my son took the plea, can you go back and have it reduced or change of plea?