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Can I object to the dismissal of a restraining order?

Catherine's answer | Answered on June 09, 2016

I agree you should not object to the dismissal. This is not the forum for you to expose the truth, etc. When you're on the defensive side your best...

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Can they do that??

Catherine's answer | Answered on May 23, 2016

Yes, they can do that. The prosecutor decides whether or not to prosecute, the police just report what happened. The prosecutor has a year to file...

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Can I defend or get dismissed a DUI charge, if I never left the grounds of the property? one driveway 2 another (no sign)

Catherine's answer | Answered on May 23, 2016

California has a statute making it illegal to drive under the influence even on private property. (Cal Vehicle Code section 23100.) But you might...

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What to I have to do to not get my license suspended? Can they suspend my license if I'm not from California?

Catherine's answer | Answered on May 23, 2016

Vehicle Code section 13202.5 requires the court to suspend a person's license for 1 year if convicted of an offense involving alcohol while age...

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If you serve the full sentence under 1170(h) shouldnt u not be on parole or probation

Catherine's answer | Answered on May 23, 2016

A split sentence is a sentence where a portion is served in local jail and the remainder is served on community supervision, which is similar to...

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Can a court retry me again if they didn't catch my prior DUI?

Catherine's answer | Answered on May 21, 2016

If I understand your question, it sounds like you pled to this DUI and were placed on probation and ordered to complete a class in the county of...

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Do judges call defense counsel in between court date to discuss cases?

Catherine's answer | Answered on May 19, 2016

Sometimes judges talk to lawyers between court dates. It depends on the judge and the practices in a particular county. But the judge definitely...

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What should I expect if I am subpoenaed by the DA to testify in preliminary hearing for my BF? I don't want to press charges.

Catherine's answer | Answered on May 18, 2016

If you are subpoenaed that is a court order to appear in court and you must appear. If you don't you can be brought to court in custody. (But keep...

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Is it "likely" the Court will find out I have an informal probation in another County for DUI?

Catherine's answer | Answered on May 18, 2016

I agree - the Fresno court will know about the Alameda probation, but questionable whether alameda will ever find out about Fresno charge....

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I got a DUI and trying to clarify my punishments and mistakes i think the officers made at my arrest.

Catherine's answer | Answered on May 13, 2016

I agree with everyone - hire an attorney, and make sure it's someone who specializes in DUIs so they can really help you. A lot of attorneys...

Catherine Anne Beekman's Answers (61)

Can I object to the dismissal of a restraining order?

Can they do that??

Can I defend or get dismissed a DUI charge, if I never left the grounds of the property? one driveway 2 another (no sign)

What to I have to do to not get my license suspended? Can they suspend my license if I'm not from California?

If you serve the full sentence under 1170(h) shouldnt u not be on parole or probation

Can a court retry me again if they didn't catch my prior DUI?

Do judges call defense counsel in between court date to discuss cases?

What should I expect if I am subpoenaed by the DA to testify in preliminary hearing for my BF? I don't want to press charges.

Is it "likely" the Court will find out I have an informal probation in another County for DUI?

I got a DUI and trying to clarify my punishments and mistakes i think the officers made at my arrest.