Questions answered by Scott Howard Bentley

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What is the best way to squash a misdemeanor bench warrant over long distance and set a new court date?

Scott's answer | Answered on June 15, 2016

Hire an attorney. They can appear on behalf of the person who has the warrant out against them, have the warrant recalled and schedule a new court...

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I was not aware my license was suspended, I just received a citation and was informed. I need to know what I can do?

Scott's answer | Answered on September 26, 2015

The first thing that you need to do is get things squared away with the ticket at the applicable court house. If you missed a court appearance...

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For an RN to commit rx fraud is it possible for the state and the board separately take you to trial individually for the crime?

Scott's answer | Answered on September 25, 2015

The State of California and a medical board cannot both put the nurse on trial for fraud because only the State can try the nurse. The nurse...

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Did I violate my plea of abeyance deal?

Scott's answer | Answered on September 25, 2015

Do you have a court hearing for the embezzlement/petty theft case in February, 2016? If so, that may be the time at which the impact of the more...

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I want to get a bail review for a friend in CA, and ask for her to be released on her own recognizance.

Scott's answer | Answered on September 24, 2015

You will have to share your legal strategy and aspirations with your friend or their attorney because you will not be able to appear on behalf of...

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Domestic Violence: Can following case be dismissed by district attorney court or for penalty, what kind of penalty can be givn ?

Scott's answer | Answered on September 23, 2015

It is up to the D.A. whether to prosecute the case. The wife of your friend could contact the Prosecutor's office to inform them of her position. ...

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Can the probation/PRCS officer refuse to accept my husbands medical marijuana recommendation?

Scott's answer | Answered on September 23, 2015

Coming up with the fifty bucks - if it's even ethical for a doctor to charge for such a letter - I have no idea whether it is or isn't - is...

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Hi my boy friend was resentenced under prop 36 he went from 43 to life to 8 years,my question is he received 2 strikes

Scott's answer | Answered on September 23, 2015

For which single act did your boyfriend receive two strikes? Concurrent means at the same time whereas consecutive means back to back. This case...

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Civil/Consumer Issue!!!

Scott's answer | Answered on September 23, 2015

I agree with my fellow attorneys - you have no legal obligation to pay the amount demanded. There is no judgment against you.

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Is it too late to ask the current court to see the original judge?

Scott's answer | Answered on September 22, 2015

It sounds as if with the approaching of the early October court date there is growing concern about the handling of your case. Hire an attorney to...

Scott Howard Bentley's Answers (121)

What is the best way to squash a misdemeanor bench warrant over long distance and set a new court date?

I was not aware my license was suspended, I just received a citation and was informed. I need to know what I can do?

For an RN to commit rx fraud is it possible for the state and the board separately take you to trial individually for the crime?

Did I violate my plea of abeyance deal?

I want to get a bail review for a friend in CA, and ask for her to be released on her own recognizance.

Domestic Violence: Can following case be dismissed by district attorney court or for penalty, what kind of penalty can be givn ?

Can the probation/PRCS officer refuse to accept my husbands medical marijuana recommendation?

Hi my boy friend was resentenced under prop 36 he went from 43 to life to 8 years,my question is he received 2 strikes

Civil/Consumer Issue!!!

Is it too late to ask the current court to see the original judge?