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I received a 11357b and am under the age of 21 and I was wondering what actions I should take to avoid a DL suspension.
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Answered on February 03, 2015
You can't do much except to get a lawyer who could convince the court and DA to let you plead guilty to something else which doesnt require a...
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If I ask for a public defender at hearing how long will it delay my case and does it aggravate the judge/DA? For drunk in public
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Answered on February 03, 2015
It is routine for defendants who cannot own an attorney to ask for a public defender. Not only will it not aggravate anyone, they will hardly...
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I have a warrant for a probation violation, but have a court date to get the charges reclassified under prop 47 what do I do
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Answered on February 03, 2015
The fact that you will have your case reduced to a misdemeanor does not mean that you will be taken off of provation. You can still be violated for...
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How soon will an attorney find out if DA will file charge or not? (Usually)
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Answered on February 02, 2015
It varies widely with the crime charged and the county. For misdemeanor crimes, charges must be filed within one year, but will typically be filed...
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Why would an officer administer a blood test for public intoxication arrest?
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Answered on February 02, 2015
A police officer may not force a blood draw under any circumstances other than when they have obtained a warrant. That being said, it might be...
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Felony Prescription Medicine use laws request - non medical mj related - and possible situations used in court
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Answered on February 02, 2015
Possible defenses depend on what you are charged with. Assuming this is a simple posession, and assuming you don't have a valid prescription, and...
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Is it normal for a lawyer to ask for pictures of my court documents just for a free consultation of a public intoxication?
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Answered on February 02, 2015
Normal, no. This is better than normal. Your lawyer wants to serve actkyvehstvyou are charged with so they can properly assist you.
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If I got arrested for drunk intoxication, what is the difference if the DA file charges and does not file charges on record?
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Answered on February 02, 2015
1. Never speak to the police if there is an investigation going on that may lead to charges being filed against you.
2. There are two parts to a...
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I have 2 warrants because my son who is 21 now missed a lot of school when he was 16 I have to go to Mexico funeral will I have
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Answered on February 02, 2015
Yes. You will be stopped at the border and arrested if they find the warrant. Not a good way to open a court case. If you have time you should hire...
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How does my sister clean this up?
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Answered on February 02, 2015
What raises a red flag to me is when you say she is "trying" to get a driver's license. This implies that she is having problems there, possibly...
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