Questions answered by Christina Samayoa Vanarelli

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In a DVRO case what happens if you miss the deadline to file a response to the petition can you still file it?

Christina's answer | Answered on November 13, 2013

Get it in! Even if it is late. In any event, be sure to appear for your hearing!

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My daughter was arrested on the 24th for possession to sell, marijuana? and conspiracy to commit a non felony crime. Time?

Christina's answer | Answered on November 13, 2013

Stop talking. Get her a lawyer or have her talk to the public defender. Stop talking. Tell her not to discuss the case with anyone, INCLUDING...

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Why would a D.A. Drop charges on something that they have clear evidence of to get a plea on a charge they cant prove?

Christina's answer | Answered on November 13, 2013

I have seen this happen as well. In my experience, the DA may be able to prove the elements of an offense, the punishment for which is too harsh...

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Discovery Request answered but simultaneously objected to.

Christina's answer | Answered on January 27, 2012

Many will disagree with me but the only time I object in discovery is when I truly, for real, object. That is, if the question is impossible to...

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Can i fight this ticket?

Christina's answer | Answered on June 11, 2009

If you are asking if you can get your case dismissed based on what the cops did, sounds unlikely. However the 22652(a) charge is interesting...

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If I marry will my wife be resopnsible for an IRS debt that I owe in the event I pass away. She had nothing to do with the debt.

Christina's answer | Answered on June 10, 2009

The community estate could be liable for your debt. Per Family Code section 910, "Except as otherwise expressly provided by statute, the community...

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I was caught stealing as an employee from officemax. 1,600 bucks and i went to jail for a night. it is my first arrest and im 18

Christina's answer | Answered on June 10, 2009

Pay it back. NOW. The court will care, above all, that the money has been paid back. The sooner you do that, the better the chances are that you...

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Subpoena - Change of deposition officer after subpoena was served

Christina's answer | Answered on December 24, 2008

I suggest that you contact opposing counsel and explain what happened. Perhaps he/she will stipulate to the unsealing of the records for copying...

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CA juvenile criminal procedure, will a probation officer be assigned to a convicted juvenile

Christina's answer | Answered on December 24, 2008

I am not aware of any requirement that the probation officer actually meet the minor before making a sentencing recommendation. However, the...

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Under CA traffic laws how many violation points is a ticket for no license plate

Christina's answer | Answered on December 24, 2008

Zero. Points are generally for moving violations because they are part of the scheme to determine who is a "negligent operator." Refer to...

Christina Samayoa Vanarelli's Answers (90)

In a DVRO case what happens if you miss the deadline to file a response to the petition can you still file it?

My daughter was arrested on the 24th for possession to sell, marijuana? and conspiracy to commit a non felony crime. Time?

Why would a D.A. Drop charges on something that they have clear evidence of to get a plea on a charge they cant prove?

Discovery Request answered but simultaneously objected to.

Can i fight this ticket?

If I marry will my wife be resopnsible for an IRS debt that I owe in the event I pass away. She had nothing to do with the debt.

I was caught stealing as an employee from officemax. 1,600 bucks and i went to jail for a night. it is my first arrest and im 18

Subpoena - Change of deposition officer after subpoena was served

CA juvenile criminal procedure, will a probation officer be assigned to a convicted juvenile

Under CA traffic laws how many violation points is a ticket for no license plate