Questions answered by John M. Kaman

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Have the courts ever ruled against parked police using radar?

John's answer | Answered on February 07, 2011

You can beat a radar ticket but not using these arguments. Check out the following site on how to protect yourself from capricious police...

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Can you expunge a felony or does it have to be reduced to a misdemenor first?

John's answer | Answered on February 07, 2011

CA does not have an expungement law although many lawyers call it that. What is has is a procedure to get your conviction dismissed. If you were...

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No money to pay for $900 warrant.It is because I did not go to court based on registration on car was not paid.

John's answer | Answered on February 07, 2011

Hire a lawyer to go to court with you to clear the warrant. He or she can handle the matter so as to minimize the risk to you. As for the unpaid...

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Can a federal felony for Possessioin of an explosive material be reduced to a misdemeanor?

John's answer | Answered on February 07, 2011

While CA has a procedure to reduce certain felonies to misdemeanors federal courts do not. There is no federal expungement either.

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I was a witness to a car being broken into, now the DA wants me to testify, but I dont want to from fear of personal safety

John's answer | Answered on February 07, 2011

Call me. I practice criminal defense in SF, know the DA's and may be able to find a solution that addresses your fears. Ignore advice from out of...

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I was caught shoplifting at Nordstrom. Cited for petty theft since theft was under $20.00. Prior history but expunged.

John's answer | Answered on February 07, 2011

I love to see out of state lawyers make asses out of themselves by guessing at CA law. First CA does not have an expungement statute. What you...

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Can a lawyer use a 3 years old baby documents for help the baby's father that is in prison?

John's answer | Answered on February 07, 2011

Try rephrasing your question. I don't understand it. Moreover it sounds like an immigration issue so you should post it in that forum as well as...

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Comment to Mr. Theodore Robinson Yes i did say he was not guilty and yes there are alot of dishonest lawyers out there they

John's answer | Answered on February 07, 2011

I can't comment on Mr. Robinson's honesty but he certainly has no ethical sense, commenting as he does on the laws of states where he is not...

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How much jail time is my friend probably looking at?

John's answer | Answered on February 07, 2011

I love it when out of state carpet baggers try to answer questions they know nothing about. H&S 11380 is the most serious charge, carrying a...

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What are the real chances of a "potentially qualified" 290 Registrant getting a Governor's Pardon in California?

John's answer | Answered on February 07, 2011

Ms. McCall is certainly correct with regard to sex crimes. However for other readers who may be interested the picture is not so bleak as...

John M. Kaman's Answers (17636)

Have the courts ever ruled against parked police using radar?

Can you expunge a felony or does it have to be reduced to a misdemenor first?

No money to pay for $900 warrant.It is because I did not go to court based on registration on car was not paid.

Can a federal felony for Possessioin of an explosive material be reduced to a misdemeanor?

I was a witness to a car being broken into, now the DA wants me to testify, but I dont want to from fear of personal safety

I was caught shoplifting at Nordstrom. Cited for petty theft since theft was under $20.00. Prior history but expunged.

Can a lawyer use a 3 years old baby documents for help the baby's father that is in prison?

Comment to Mr. Theodore Robinson Yes i did say he was not guilty and yes there are alot of dishonest lawyers out there they

How much jail time is my friend probably looking at?

What are the real chances of a "potentially qualified" 290 Registrant getting a Governor's Pardon in California?