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How do you defend against an officer lying about what the defendant said if you didn't plan to have the defendant testify?
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Answered on May 05, 2020
Well the defendant's denial is not admissible so that is not coming in. Self serving statements are not admissible at trial and the DA will make a...
How can I retain a restraining order when courts are closed?
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Answered on May 05, 2020
And you haven't called the police because.....? Frankly if someone wants to violate restraining order a piece of paper is not going to stop them....
Can a 12 year old girl date a 17 year old boy?
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Answered on May 05, 2020
No, no and no. Imagine a 9 year old wanting to date a 14 year old? Creepy isn't it? Well same applies to you. Any 17 year old who would attempt...
Is it legal to carry a folding knife in California in a purse or bag or do I have to carry it in a sheath?
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Answered on May 05, 2020
Unless you are a convicted felon, carrying a knife should not be a problem. But exactly how are you going to use it for "protection"? Flash it at...
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How can they re file my charges just because he’s not showing up? What do that have to do with anything if it’s not my fault?
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Answered on May 03, 2020
Don't you think you should be talking to your attorney? You asked a question and I gave you several possibilities as to what the DA MIGHT do. You...
What will happen if my co defendant doesn’t show up for our next court day? We are not testifying against each other
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Answered on May 03, 2020
Your case will proceed and he will have a bench warrant issued for him. Of course the DA could always dismiss and refile your charges in the hopes...
How can i put myself back on calendar and remove my time waiver? public defender refused stating it cant be done?
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Answered on May 01, 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic courts are on a limited schedule. Most courtrooms are closed and out of custody cases are getiing kicked into...
Could a rape kit collected in the UK be permitted as evidence in a trial?
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Answered on April 29, 2020
I doubt it because there would be all kinds of evidentiary issues plus the person in England doing the sexual assault exam would have to come to...
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Do I need an attorney?
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Answered on April 26, 2020
So your son will get a public defender if he can't afford an attorney. Although the court may ask him how he bailed out if he has no money to hire...
Will I have harsher punishment hiring my own lawyer?do I have a chance with they're lawyer. Really don't have the financial for
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Answered on April 26, 2020
No you don't get a harsher penalty for hiring a private lawyer but you don't have the money so what does it matter? Do you have a chance with...