Richard Alan Wingerden's Answers (31)

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What should be my first step in dealing with arrest warrant with bail at 5000 or booked into jail?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 12, 2015

I agree with Mrs. Baldwin's assessment. It sounds like other counties handle arrest warrants differently as it relates to putting an arrest warrant...

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Appeared at my first court hearing for a dui. Upon finding out my name was not listed on the calendar..

Richard's answer | Answered on October 08, 2015

In many jurisdictions, there are always delays of some sort. Delays in the DA filing a cases while waiting for results is typical, although there...

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Charges were to be dropped if i Took blame. According to cop who wrote me the ticket. No charges dropped

Richard's answer | Answered on October 08, 2015

Time and time again law enforcement make promises that they cannot keep or have absolutely no intention of keeping. This type of practice by law...

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Going to court for DUI. Guilty or no-contest?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 08, 2015

I echo the same advice and comments already made by other contributors. What I really want to make sure is that you have explored every factual and...

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I have two pending petty thefts and a battery charge. Is it possible for me to go to jail?!

Richard's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

I agree with the previous post. I will add that in Santa Clara County that if you get a jail sentence, you can complete it in alternative programs...

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I'm 17 and this girl I want to start a relationship is going to turn 16 soon would this be illegal in California when I am 18?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

I agree with the above contributors. Also keep in mind that even as a juvenile (if you are still 17 years old), that you can be prosecuted as well...

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What will happen when i go to my DEJ orientation and i am not clean. Will i be tested? What if i stay sober from then on?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

I agree with the other contributors. Your first test will establish a baseline, but don't use after that. In Santa Clara County, they have a...

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Getting a felony changed to a misdemeanor

Richard's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

I agree with what the other contributes have said. My first thought was why wait this long as well. I do not know if there is other criminal...

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Can Statutory Rape Charges Be Dropped?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

I agree with the other contributes. Another post-sentencing tool would be a record clearance. This will not change his custody status, but is a way...

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I recently got arrested for my 2nd theft misdemeanor. my first has been expunged and am wondering what I can expect?

Richard's answer | Answered on October 07, 2015

Santa Clara County started a diversion program for petty theft cases about 3 years ago. It is a great program and idea, but it will not assist you...

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