Questions answered by Suzanne Marie Ferguson

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Should I hire someone to represent me for my arraignment?

Suzanne's answer | Answered on November 23, 2014

You are correct that a new law violation (even though you have already completed the PC1000 class) will prevent you from getting your dismissal of...

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Hi I would like to know how to go about getting the process going as far as Prop 47 for my husband?

Suzanne's answer | Answered on November 21, 2014

Hire an attorney. They need to pull the court records and examine his criminal history to see if he qualifies under prop 47. Then they will need to...

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Is a month enough time to get a early termination of probation granted? Followed by an expungement

Suzanne's answer | Answered on November 20, 2014

It may be enough time to get the motion heard but the statute requires 14 days notice to the DA and you really need an attorney to write the motion...

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Prop 47

Suzanne's answer | Answered on November 19, 2014

It will not have an effect on the gun possession charge- I'm assuming it's a "felon in possession" accusation? It will, however, lower the...

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I was charged with, basically, drunk in public, false identification to the cops, and obstruction. How do my charges get dropped

Suzanne's answer | Answered on November 19, 2014

Hire an attorney! ASAP. You don't want to navigate this alone. Sounds like you have some legal defenses based on your brief description.

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How much time would i actually serve for 30 days? Can i go court and ask to pay fine instead of jail time?

Suzanne's answer | Answered on November 18, 2014

You will serve 15 at most. Probably less. It depends on the over-crowding at the time you are serving it. Good luck!

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Is there anything to do when Judge seems to have made up his mind, pre-trial?

Suzanne's answer | Answered on November 17, 2014

Yes, it can matter. And you can get a different judge in certain situations....hire an attorney. They specialize in these things.

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What form do i need to patition to have my felony reduced to a misdemenor? Under the Prop. 47 law.

Suzanne's answer | Answered on November 17, 2014

Prop 47 may or may not apply to you. You should consult with an attorney ASAP since you have an "ESS" - which stands for Execution Sentence Suspended.

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Hello. Someone is accusing me of "extortion"

Suzanne's answer | Answered on November 17, 2014

Sounds like you are being served civilly. No more talking to or attempting to contact the person who is accusing you. NO CONTACT at all is safe at...

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So can they violate my probation, even if this crime happen prior to me being on probation???

Suzanne's answer | Answered on November 17, 2014

No. The date of the violation of the new crime must have occurred after you were placed on probation for it to count as a violation of probation.

Suzanne Marie Ferguson's Answers (250)

Should I hire someone to represent me for my arraignment?

Hi I would like to know how to go about getting the process going as far as Prop 47 for my husband?

Is a month enough time to get a early termination of probation granted? Followed by an expungement

Prop 47

I was charged with, basically, drunk in public, false identification to the cops, and obstruction. How do my charges get dropped

How much time would i actually serve for 30 days? Can i go court and ask to pay fine instead of jail time?

Is there anything to do when Judge seems to have made up his mind, pre-trial?

What form do i need to patition to have my felony reduced to a misdemenor? Under the Prop. 47 law.

Hello. Someone is accusing me of "extortion"

So can they violate my probation, even if this crime happen prior to me being on probation???