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How does one go about expunging two or more felonies? Also, if one can get their criminal record expunged can other cases be
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Answered on July 20, 2014
California does not have a true "expungement" statute. What we do have is a dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. If granted, it doesn't wipe the case...
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My brother is on parole and has two strikes. He picked up a new charge, comercial burglary. How much time can he possibly get?
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Answered on July 20, 2014
He is looking at 6 years plus additional time if he's been to prison within the last 5 years as a maximum. He'll serve 80%.
It goes without...
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Caught shoplifting yesterday, ashamed of my actions!! LP took details like height, weight, DOB, address & phone number
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Answered on July 20, 2014
Often, if the police were not called the time, will never be. That is the case, then you will have no criminal prosecution. However, in some...
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How can I get an open container ticket dismissed?
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Answered on July 20, 2014
In order to detain you, an officer must have "reasonable suspicion" of some type of criminal activity. If he did in fact to see that it appeared to...
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My search warrant didnt have my name nore my address on it does this make it and illeagal search warrant.
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Answered on July 20, 2014
Search issues are always very fact-specific. If you change one aspect if the facts, the analysis might change.
Without seeing the document...
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Criminal
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Answered on July 19, 2014
While most attorneys will provide their clients in custody copies of their reports, there may be reasons not to. Safety, jailhouse snitches reading...
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Expunge record
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Answered on July 19, 2014
California does not have a true "expungement" statute. What we do have is a dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. If granted, it doesn't wipe the case...
Is it lawful in California to carry a hunting knife (Bowie), sheathed on the belt in full view as protection?
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Answered on July 18, 2014
As described, it's legal. Careful that your shirt doesn't "accidentally" (according to the police report that would be written) cover it.
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Do I need an attorney?
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Answered on July 18, 2014
Yes, you do need a lawyer.
Hit and run is a misdemeanor and can carry two points on your driver history, not to mention fines, fees, probation...
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I was wondering..can sue the grocery store where I got a petty theft If I was hurt & treated at the ER?
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Answered on July 18, 2014
The short answer is yes, you can sue, but for the maximum chance of success, you'll need a good personal injury attorney. You can use the "find a...
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