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Can we get him out sooner?? His job is in jeopardy. His bail is $0, but the other county has a hold on him .

William's answer | Answered on December 14, 2013

The last lawyer get the requesting County to lift bail. Or, if the requesting County will allow you to post some bail. Otherwise, you're stuck.

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Federal prosecutor won't give me immunity unless I forfeit all of my drug profits. How do I challenge that?

William's answer | Answered on December 14, 2013

I'm a little concerned that anything you say on this forum could be used as evidence against you. If, in fact the drugs produced profit then there...

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I was convicted of driving under the influence of a controlled substance. I spent 2 yrs in prison. It was a non-violent charge,

William's answer | Answered on December 14, 2013

A Cert of Rehab is the only option and not easily obtained. Expungement and sealing aren't available to you since you served a prison term.

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I am 19 years old. What are the consequences of a petty theft citation with no prior records? and what can i do?

William's answer | Answered on December 14, 2013

The arrest will remain on your record unless you can show that you were factually innocent of the charge. It is not clear from your description...

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Concurrent. Vs consecutive

William's answer | Answered on December 14, 2013

Sorry. It's consecutive time.

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Should an attorney with past DUI convictions have those posted online on their State Bar webpage as a matter of public record?

William's answer | Answered on December 12, 2013

There are too few facts here to link the lawyer's illness to his neglect. The mere fact that an attorney has a DUI doesn't make him unfit to...

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I'm a veteran. But I committed a crime and I've been tried in a state court. I plead guilty to a charge that gave me 12 yrs

William's answer | Answered on December 11, 2013

There are a number of statutes that deal with veterans and the way they are treated in criminal court. The question of whether your attorney...

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I am arrested for petty theft, case pending but likely get deferred prosecution. Should I tell my employer?

William's answer | Answered on December 11, 2013

I always advise clients to answer the question very literally on their employment applications. If the questions is about arrests that's one thing....

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Will I be facing some jail time for my DUI?

William's answer | Answered on December 11, 2013

There is very, very little likelihood that you will go to jail on this case. Some counties, like Riverside, expect you to do "work-release" but...

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Van Nuys courthouse wants me to enroll into a DEJ class. Will the court accept enrollment for an online DEJ class?

William's answer | Answered on December 11, 2013

I'm not familiar with that particular courthouse is procedures, but I would urge you to use whatever the probation department authorizes. You can...

William Mark Weinberg's Answers (348)

Can we get him out sooner?? His job is in jeopardy. His bail is $0, but the other county has a hold on him .

Federal prosecutor won't give me immunity unless I forfeit all of my drug profits. How do I challenge that?

I was convicted of driving under the influence of a controlled substance. I spent 2 yrs in prison. It was a non-violent charge,

I am 19 years old. What are the consequences of a petty theft citation with no prior records? and what can i do?

Concurrent. Vs consecutive

Should an attorney with past DUI convictions have those posted online on their State Bar webpage as a matter of public record?

I'm a veteran. But I committed a crime and I've been tried in a state court. I plead guilty to a charge that gave me 12 yrs

I am arrested for petty theft, case pending but likely get deferred prosecution. Should I tell my employer?

Will I be facing some jail time for my DUI?

Van Nuys courthouse wants me to enroll into a DEJ class. Will the court accept enrollment for an online DEJ class?