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When posting bond and paying the 10% bonds man fee, after defendant serves sentence do you owe bondsman anything else?
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Answered on May 08, 2018
Some information appears missing. Usually, only the 10% is owed; however, if the case lasts more than 1 year, the bondsman may be able to collect...
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I was given 9 days in jail for a traffic ticket failure to appear. I am to turn myself in in two days. How long will I be away?
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Answered on September 20, 2017
In Los Angeles, you might just do 1 day. The most you would do, by law, is half of the sentence, or, in your case, about 4 days.
Since it is just...
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What will happen to me when I go to court after being on the run for six months or should I go to Theo lacy to turn myself in
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Answered on September 20, 2017
Good question as many people believe that since they failed to show up for a Court appearance, they can, simply, go to their local jail and turn...
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Hi, I got my DUI case resolved, my requirements were to take a MADS class and DNA. I missed both of those. What can I do now?
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Answered on July 25, 2016
Go back to court immediately, appear early in the morning, get your case on calendar for that same day, and ask the Judge you appear before to...
Nordstrom has sent me my 3rd and "FINAL" civil demand letter, am I safe ignoring it like the previous two?
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Answered on July 25, 2016
The only simple way for them to get paid is if you are prosecuted and plead guilty, none of which have occurred. So, wait them out. If they file...
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When a job application asks if I've been arrested, convicted (or something similar), what is the correct response?
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Answered on May 16, 2016
Just because the conviction is old or from another State does not mean it does not "exist". I suggest you submit your fingerprints to see what...
What does "dmv abstract not required" mean?
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Answered on May 16, 2016
Two issues jump off the page: First, the assault with a deadly weapon (being a vehicle, I presume) and the second is the vandalism. Both of these...
How many more pretrial conferences are held before a jury trial?
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Answered on May 16, 2016
There is no statutory limit to the number of Pre-Trial Conferences, however, post-prelim, the Court will set a Jury Trial date and, depending on...
If my projected release date is 5/27/16 will I serve all the time are do I get half time ? Does everyone get half time?21credit
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Answered on December 29, 2015
It depends on several factors, including the offense for which you stand convicted, behavior while incarcerated, place where you are housed,...
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Any chance I can have my whole case dismissed or expunged it was over 8years ago. But I still have fees and warrant from case.
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Answered on December 29, 2015
All my colleagues are spot on. Nothing can happen until you clear up the warrant. The number of years that have lapsed is irrelevant as your...
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