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I am a nurse an have a DUI - probation is 5 yrs and it has been 3. .. Can I ask for an expungement before probation?
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Answered on November 23, 2011
Probation must be terminated before you can be granted an expungement. Your best chance would be to petition the court to terminate probation early...
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Should i combine criminal cases
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Answered on November 21, 2011
You can't combine cases from different jurisdictions.
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Should i hire another lawyer for criminal defense?
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Answered on November 20, 2011
If you aren't confident your lawyer is doing his/her beat for you and you can hire another lawyer, you should consider it. If you're interested in...
What is the likelihood the DA office would pick up a case of domestic violence and file charges?
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Answered on November 17, 2011
If you told the police everything you've described here, I don't expect the Da will file charges. You'd be wise to consult an attorney to see if...
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What's the remedy if prosecution doesn't respond to a 1538.5 motion in time?
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Answered on November 17, 2011
Your rising defense is based on your claim that you were only at 0.08 or 0.09 when you were driving and your BAC increased from there? Also, the...
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What's the remedy if prosecution doesn't respond to a 1538.5 motion in time?
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Answered on November 17, 2011
Most California courts don't require a written response from the DA. They can usually respond orally after the hearing.
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Petty theft with three priors
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Answered on November 16, 2011
What's your question?
Can I get an extension of the dmv hearing date to hire a attorney?
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Answered on November 14, 2011
The DMV will only continue the hearing if there is good cause to do so. Hiring an attorney who need to prepare is definitely good cause. If I were...
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DUI case
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Answered on November 10, 2011
You can request a court/bench trial in any case in which are entitled to a jury trial. However, the prosecutor also has a right to a jury trial...
Motion in Limine or suppress -- DUI -- Miranda rights
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Answered on November 09, 2011
Did you make an incriminatory statement after the officer claims to have read you your rights? Is that the only statement that is being used...