Questions answered by Brian David Mcginity

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Pulled over for speeding had 4lbs of marijuana and didn't have my card on me, charging me 11359 and 11360.

Brian's answer | Answered on January 17, 2015

You are way over the amount allowed with a card. This is not going to get dismissed or reduced as a result of your card. You need an attorney and...

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If you have a public defender while in jail awaiting sentencing, and guard shoots you in the head with taser. ( Accident )

Brian's answer | Answered on January 17, 2015

That is actually a good question. The piblic defender's job is to act as a criminal defense attorney. Therefore they only operate in that capacity....

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I received a demand letter asking $325.00 within 21 days. Do I pay ? If not will there be a bench warrant on me?

Brian's answer | Answered on January 17, 2015

I completely agree with Mr. Dane. He is absolutely correct about paying their demand. It will only be a settlement of the civil lawsuit and will...

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I am the plaintiff of the divorce action. Can I vacate 2006 divorce decree?

Brian's answer | Answered on January 17, 2015

This is not a Prenuptial question. It is a question for dissolution and/or divorce or family law. This question needs to be put forth to an...

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Will California grant a drivers license for a new resident with an interlock restricted license from Colorado?

Brian's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

California subscribes to the Instate Driver's License Compact and the National Driver's Registry where states agree to respect and uphold other...

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How much would an attorney charge to process reclassification of Prop 47 and how long does it take? LA county Downey court.

Brian's answer | Answered on January 16, 2015

Mr. Dane is correct. It is inappropriate to quote fees on this type of forum. However it is not that complicated and it should not cost a great...

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Can I sue a person who contacted me indirectly? I have a restraining order against him.

Brian's answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

I'm a little confused by your statement of "because it was a lawyer per se?" I also noticed your question is being asked in the context of family...

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Do misdemeanors go on criminal record?

Brian's answer | Answered on January 14, 2015

All of the attorneys have given you excellent information. However, as Mr. Finnecy pointed out there is a difference between declining to file...

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I was given a petition for revocation of my probation on Friday jan 9 ,2015 have to be in count on jan 15 2015 how do I answer ?

Brian's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

You need an attorney. Do not represent yourself. In fact I doubt a judge in Sacramento county would let you represent yourself on this. In my...

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A friend of my got charged with bullets an paraphernalia and has a felony will all charges be dropped to a misdemeanor now?

Brian's answer | Answered on January 13, 2015

Mr. Finnecy gave you excellent information. I also agree that your friend needs to talk with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Proposition...

Brian David Mcginity's Answers (389)

Pulled over for speeding had 4lbs of marijuana and didn't have my card on me, charging me 11359 and 11360.

If you have a public defender while in jail awaiting sentencing, and guard shoots you in the head with taser. ( Accident )

I received a demand letter asking $325.00 within 21 days. Do I pay ? If not will there be a bench warrant on me?

I am the plaintiff of the divorce action. Can I vacate 2006 divorce decree?

Will California grant a drivers license for a new resident with an interlock restricted license from Colorado?

How much would an attorney charge to process reclassification of Prop 47 and how long does it take? LA county Downey court.

Can I sue a person who contacted me indirectly? I have a restraining order against him.

Do misdemeanors go on criminal record?

I was given a petition for revocation of my probation on Friday jan 9 ,2015 have to be in count on jan 15 2015 how do I answer ?

A friend of my got charged with bullets an paraphernalia and has a felony will all charges be dropped to a misdemeanor now?