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I got into a minor accident a couple of days ago, the police gave me a dui hearing, what should i say or do at this hearing?
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Answered on July 21, 2014
Hire an attorney ASAP. Set your DMV hearing within 10 days of your arrest or you will waive your right to one. Seek several free consultation with...
Got my 2nd dui in CA. Court date pushed back 2 more months due to delay in filing. What do you think this means?
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Answered on July 21, 2014
The statute of limitations is 1 year to file the case. You may have an alcohol restriction on your terms of probation, blood may have been drawn...
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Is it usually better to hire a private attorney than to be appointed a public defender?
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Answered on July 21, 2014
Mr. Pandullo is correct. Many are very good but as you know they have no time. Private attorneys can be better but every case relies on the facts...
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My son is serving a year in "Local Prison" (county) (ab109 inmate) he is serving a state prison term, is considered a state
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Answered on July 21, 2014
Mr. Brooks and Mr. Wanerman have spelled it out pretty clearly. There are hardly any funds to house and feed inmates anymore.
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What should I do about being 2 months late to sign up for prop 36?
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Answered on July 20, 2014
Speak with your attorney that got you prop 36 and they will guide you. No questions are stupid. You are in a bit of a pickle. The court may refer...
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My brother is on parole and has two strikes. He picked up a new charge, comercial burglary. How much time can he possibly get?
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Answered on July 20, 2014
Mr Wallin and Mr. Dane have both spelled it out. He needs a very good attorney. Good luck.
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How does one go about expunging two or more felonies? Also, if one can get their criminal record expunged can other cases be
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Answered on July 20, 2014
Mr. Dane's answer is excellent. The only thing I would add is that some felon convictions are WOBBLERS. If yours are it may be possible to reduce...
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Civil or Criminal
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Answered on July 20, 2014
Mr. Dane's answer is spot on. It could be both. If he wants to sue you he can. If the police investigate and find sufficient evidence they will...
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What does reporting a sexual assault involve? Is 11 months after the fact too late to report it?
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Answered on July 20, 2014
Ms. Horween's answer is spot on. Reporting the event will at the very least likely cause law enforcement to investigate. That report will exist if...
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After you can arrest and go to court can they add new charges when you been in court for one
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Answered on July 20, 2014
Yes. They can add charges or delete charges and commonly do. Get a criminal defense attorney ASAP if you don't have one already. Good luck.