Questions answered by John M. Kaman

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If the defendants name is incorrect on the jury verdict form, can this be grounds for a new trial or even case dismissal?

John's answer | Answered on July 05, 2009

If your name is Orville Wrong and the verdict was against Adolf Schnitzel that might have to be cleared up. However a typo or misspelling of your...

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I got one of those camera traffic tickets for running a red light, yet I'm sure the arrow was amber as not aware got ticket.

John's answer | Answered on July 05, 2009

You are either going to have to pay the ticket or pay a lawyer much more than that to beat it. It does sound beatable if the light doesn't stay...

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How old do you have to boe to enter a nightclub?

John's answer | Answered on July 05, 2009

Isn't that your answer? The legal drinking age in MS is 21. Therefore those under 21 with a wrist band or not cannot legally be in your club. ...

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Can I get the case thrown out?

John's answer | Answered on July 05, 2009

You won't get the case thrown out because they didn't read you your rights. That's obligatory only if the want to interrogate you while in...

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I received a collection notice from San Mateo Revenue services for traffic citation that I never received

John's answer | Answered on July 05, 2009

Your headline question makes it sound as though you never committed the violation. Your text is more clear. You did commit the violation, moved...

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Question on California DOJ criminal records.

John's answer | Answered on July 03, 2009

I can't explain it any better than the clerk. You were charged with felony dui which was dismissed and you have instead a misdemeanor dui on your...

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Error on police report

John's answer | Answered on July 03, 2009

In most states a dui applies not just to alcohol but to a combination of drugs and alcohol even if you have a prescription and therefore a right to...

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Can a shoplifting conviction at age 18 (17 when crime committed) be expunged from record ? My 29 yr old daughter can't get job.

John's answer | Answered on July 02, 2009

I do not know GA expungement law so you'll have to go to a GA lawyer for that. In most states an expungement does not seal the record so people...

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If I was charged with possession of a deadly weapon, can I get in trouble for drug use while on probation?

John's answer | Answered on July 02, 2009

Most of the time probation includes a prohibition on the use of any illegal and some legal drugs (alcohol). Are you saying this is a condition of...

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Will i get probation o a evading arrest detention motor vehicle indictment without taking a lawyer o my court date

John's answer | Answered on July 02, 2009

I can't tell exactly what you are charged with from your question. Evading arrest yes but arrest for what? I wouldn't go to court without a...

John M. Kaman's Answers (17636)

If the defendants name is incorrect on the jury verdict form, can this be grounds for a new trial or even case dismissal?

I got one of those camera traffic tickets for running a red light, yet I'm sure the arrow was amber as not aware got ticket.

How old do you have to boe to enter a nightclub?

Can I get the case thrown out?

I received a collection notice from San Mateo Revenue services for traffic citation that I never received

Question on California DOJ criminal records.

Error on police report

Can a shoplifting conviction at age 18 (17 when crime committed) be expunged from record ? My 29 yr old daughter can't get job.

If I was charged with possession of a deadly weapon, can I get in trouble for drug use while on probation?

Will i get probation o a evading arrest detention motor vehicle indictment without taking a lawyer o my court date