Questions answered by John J. Karas

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Can i drop charges in domestic violence case?

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2018

I suggest you hire your own lawyer for certain strategic reasons. If, as I suspect, your BF's case will be in Department 54 presided over by by...

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Other driver struck my vehicle and is accusing me for being at fault

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2018

If the other driver files and serves a lawsuit against you, immediately contact your auto insurance carrier and tender your defense. Your insurer...

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Do I have to answer every question in deposition?

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2018

If you have concerns about the questioning at your deposition, you can hire a lawyer on a limited scope basis to represent your interests. Your...

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Can I have a waive of fees for a civil breach of contract demand if I am disabled and currently without income ?

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2018

Fee Waiver forms are available online on the court website and you can also obtain them at the Self-help center at the courthouse.

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Can an attorney that got a traffic case dismissed get the same case reinstated because of payment ?

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2018

A lawyer cannot get a traffic ticket that was dismissed "reinstated". It's also not only "shady" but a violation of the California Rules of...

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For a first offender being charged with adw not a firearm and gbi what are their chances of getting less than 2 years?

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2018

Based on the facts you state, your BF will be lucky to get only 2 years. He'd better have a really good, experienced criminal defense lawyer...

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Will TWO outstanding California Traffic Citations from 2010 and 2011 come up as a warrant for me?

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2018

If you failed to appear on those traffic tickets, you can rest assured that bench warrants were issued at least on the driving the wrong way on a 1...

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Why did I get a ticket when I passed a bus that was inconsistent in speed, by speeding up to do so?

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2018

Fight the traffic ticket but if the police officer "clocked" you doing 70 he must have used radar. Your chance of beating the ticket are the...

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How much time does criminal threats carry ?

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2018

How many times are you going to ask the same question??? He will not merely be charged with criminal threats. He will likely be charged with...

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In ca. how much time does criminal threats carry if the person seriously hurt the other person?

John's answer | Answered on March 31, 2018

What you described goes well beyond mere "criminal threats". The assailant could be charged with multiple felonies including aggravated battery...

John J. Karas's Answers (2205)

Can i drop charges in domestic violence case?

Other driver struck my vehicle and is accusing me for being at fault

Do I have to answer every question in deposition?

Can I have a waive of fees for a civil breach of contract demand if I am disabled and currently without income ?

Can an attorney that got a traffic case dismissed get the same case reinstated because of payment ?

For a first offender being charged with adw not a firearm and gbi what are their chances of getting less than 2 years?

Will TWO outstanding California Traffic Citations from 2010 and 2011 come up as a warrant for me?

Why did I get a ticket when I passed a bus that was inconsistent in speed, by speeding up to do so?

How much time does criminal threats carry ?

In ca. how much time does criminal threats carry if the person seriously hurt the other person?