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They sent me my court date after the court date had passed and now I have a warrent out for my arrest and a no show on my record
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Answered on November 25, 2010
The warrant for failure to appear will be withdrawn if you show up on December 8. Bring your notice to appear with the post marked envelope as the...
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When a judge says a case will be dismissed, does that mean my record will remain clean?
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Answered on November 25, 2010
If you complete the program there will be no record of conviction but your arrest record will remain unless you got deferred entry of judgment. In...
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I understand that the prison can take away "good time credits", but can they add time to your sentence?
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Answered on November 25, 2010
Not to disagree with my colleagues but neither the DA nor the prison can add time for a new offense. Yes his credits can be taken away but time...
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My husband was convicted in June 2002, of 2 felonies, 1 strikable. Can he get them expunged or dropped to misdemeanor?
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Answered on November 25, 2010
He can't get anything expunged if he served time in prison. Moreover if he were convicted of a strike offense he would not qualify for expungement...
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Must i answer yes when asked convicted of a felony? i pleaded no contest to H&S 11350.
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Answered on November 25, 2010
If you pled "no contest" you were not convicted of a felony. No contest pleas are only permitted in misdemeanor cases. Thus when you are asked if...
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Can shoplifting record affect my chances of getting any job?
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Answered on November 25, 2010
It can affect your getting a job if you were arrested and were not a juvenile at the time. If you were a juvenile you can demand to have your...
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Does the new law about "cutting serving time in half " includes pay to stay program or just county jail?
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Answered on November 25, 2010
The new law you are talking about is a modification of an older law, the second in a year. It provides for half-time only for people who are...
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Am i guilty of 23222(b) possesion of marijuanna ticket?
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Answered on November 25, 2010
If you weren't driving you can't be convicted of driving in possession. Get a private lawyer or Public Defender to help you defeat this one.
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How Long Is The Sentencing For HS 11377 (A), A Misdeaminor?
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Answered on November 25, 2010
I agree with my colleague that the whole situation is bad but it may not be hopeless. He needs a good criminal and a good immigration lawyer. ...
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Had a 3rd dui in los angele a week ago,was arrested and got out on a bond of $2500,my arraingnment is on the 11th of jan 2011,is
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Answered on November 25, 2010
It is possible that the judge could increase your bail, depending on the circumstances of your case, but it is unlikely that s/he will. A 3rd DUI...
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