DUI Deferred prosecution done in WA. Got a DUI in another state (California) after the deferrment is completed.

Yes, both the DA and the court will be able to see the prior conviction from another state. The officer in the field has limited access to records...

If you enter a guilty/no contest plea to the DUI charge, which happens is a very high number of cases, then you may face repercussions depending on...

How can I fight a no face no case situation when the victim of a kindapping charge is not willing/availble to be cross examined?

There is a very fine line between threatening a witness illegally and legally exerting pressure on a witness to testify which DA's have down to a...

How do i ask the judge for a public deffender?

Let me start by confirming I am not licensed to practice law in the state of Virginia, but I can confirm for you the federal rules on the presence...

Is a minor a ward of the court when they turn 18

A minor becomes a ward of the court, know also as a "602" ward, by violating a law of the State of California while under the age of 18. However,...

How do i ask a lawyer for help, to drop a bench warrant and schedual a new court date?

No lawyer is going to quote you an amount on any particular service on Avvo. However, I can confirm that, including myself, many lawyers will...

What will happen on my court date for a misdemeanor of theft at the Salinas Mall?

I appears that you will either be charged with PC 484 or PC 666 as a misdemeanor given that the shirt most likely has a cost below $400. The...

Was I illegally searched?

I agree with and will only add to my colleagues comments by explaining a little about your fourth amendment rights pertaining to search and...

He is an addict w/ new charges for burglary and firearms, what kind of time are we looking at?

These are the possible exposures for the crimes you mentioned: PC 496(a) - 16 months, 2 years or 3 years PC 459 - 2 years, 4 years, 6 years PC...

Why would an accomplice to child molestation not be named or charged months after primary suspect arrested?

When it comes to who is charged in any specific charging document, the DA has final say. There are many reasons why a guilty party would not be...

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