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Can an "8 a.m." calendared misd. DUI trial be "rescheduled" to 1:30 that afternoon against the work needs of the defendant?
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Answered on September 20, 2009
I don't know enough facts to give a full answer to your question but as the rescheduling only affecting the hour of the day of trial, not the day...
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I was just arrest for my 2nd dui. I just got the police report and the officer lied about little facts
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Answered on September 20, 2009
I agree completely with Mr. Daskin's evaluation. I would only add that if these "little lies" are small inaccuracies it won't help you much. If...
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What sentence will my aunt who committed a felony DUI recieve?
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Answered on September 20, 2009
At least one judge has told her two years. Fortunately for her the arraignment judge is not likely to be the trial judge. However she has much...
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Alimony question
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Answered on September 20, 2009
In CA we do not have alimony as such but spousal support. That depends on many factors, the length of the marriage and the earning capacity of...
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Permission to leave the county while on probation.
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Answered on September 20, 2009
If you can afford a vacation in the Carribean you have no business being represented by a PD. Pay for a private lawyer, just like you paid for...
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Can a landlord tell you that a friend of yours is not allowed visit you. We live in CT.
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Answered on September 20, 2009
Unless you live in section 8 housing the landlord has no power to control who you socialize with and who you don't.
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I got a ticket for speed contest 23109 a vc.
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Answered on September 20, 2009
I'd take a lawyer. The statutory minimums are 24 hours in jail, $355 fine, 40 hours of community service and possible suspension of your CDL from...
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I have a necklace that is very special to me, and im getting sent to a youth facility can the guard TAKE it if i wont give it up
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Answered on September 20, 2009
They take all your personal property to be returned when you get out. If you don't want the necklace in their custody don't wear it in.
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Is a probation violation a felony crime?
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Answered on September 20, 2009
If the original crime was a misdemeanor then violating the probation is a misdemeanor in the sense that the original max sentence can be imposed. ...
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Arrested for self defense
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Answered on September 20, 2009
If he swung at you and missed you had the right to expect he'd swing again and to defend yourself. What you did must be reasonable under the...
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