Questions answered by John M. Kaman

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Can i get into law school with a felony on my record

John's answer | Answered on September 26, 2009

Unless there are facts you don't state, a dui is a misdemeanor. It will not prevent you from practicing law although it may slow down the...

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Does a gardian of a teen that has been assulted and battered have the right to obtain schools vidio tapeof the incident .

John's answer | Answered on September 26, 2009

You probably can't obtain it unless the school is willing to cooperate. If you file a civil suit agaainst them your lawyer can get it in...

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My husband was arrest with no evidence.

John's answer | Answered on September 26, 2009

Seriously this public forum cannot give you more information than his lawyer can. Although he is the client, not you,the lawyer may be willing to...

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Niece (I'm guardian) arrested for shoplifting, what might sentence be?

John's answer | Answered on September 26, 2009

I share Mr. Marshall's views on this matter. I do not normally give "me too" answers but another voice may help clarify that criminal attorneys...

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What percentage of a projective release date is required to complete by ca state law? Pls advise

John's answer | Answered on September 26, 2009

Notwithstanding overcrowding in the jails a projected release date takes into account 4019 credits. If the Px date is 4/04/09, that's when he will...

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I have a question when a person go for plea to guilty.........

John's answer | Answered on September 26, 2009

But in all non-felony cases the no contest plea cannot be used as an admission. I assumed, perhaps wrongly, from the plea form that your case was...

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A police officer is lying in his report that i assaulted him so he had to mace me and stated i was resisting arrest

John's answer | Answered on September 26, 2009

Excessive use of force may affect the validity of the arrest. I would not hesitate to complain NOW and doubt seriously that this could do anything...

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Is it a violation of my civil rights if I was ordered into custody without being questioned or investigated in TX?

John's answer | Answered on September 26, 2009

No. The police work may not have been perfect but your attorney will be able to investigate and verify your alibi. A jury can decide whether you...

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Are you able to appeal a plea bargain?

John's answer | Answered on September 26, 2009

Then why did you agree to it? I'm not trying to give you a hard time but this is the question you would have to answer if you did take an appeal. ...

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Is it possible to get the courts to see both sides of an arrest and turn over a Cruz waiver. This was a set up!

John's answer | Answered on September 26, 2009

Since your son is about to be sentenced I presume he has a lawyer who would be best situated to help him sort this situation out. In the meantime,...

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Can i get into law school with a felony on my record

Does a gardian of a teen that has been assulted and battered have the right to obtain schools vidio tapeof the incident .

My husband was arrest with no evidence.

Niece (I'm guardian) arrested for shoplifting, what might sentence be?

What percentage of a projective release date is required to complete by ca state law? Pls advise

I have a question when a person go for plea to guilty.........

A police officer is lying in his report that i assaulted him so he had to mace me and stated i was resisting arrest

Is it a violation of my civil rights if I was ordered into custody without being questioned or investigated in TX?

Are you able to appeal a plea bargain?

Is it possible to get the courts to see both sides of an arrest and turn over a Cruz waiver. This was a set up!