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My sister was found guilty of MURDER although the DNA was inconclusive, non of the witnesses positively identified her.
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Answered on February 07, 2014
Sorry to hear your sister was convicted, but I doubt it was her attorneys fault. It's easy to blame the attorney for a bad result but to say there...
Can I be bonded with and expungement?
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Answered on February 07, 2014
Probably not because although you had a 1203.4 dismissal granted, your record was not sealed, so the bonding company will find it. Don't think you...
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Urgent, please help. I have probation revocation hearing in California but court in Wisconsin for the DWI???
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Answered on February 07, 2014
You need to hire a local attorney to deal with probation and the DA. You'll have someone here to protect your interests and maybe get the...
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What is the process for prosecuting sexual misconduct?
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Answered on February 06, 2014
Would that someone be you by any chance? Yes, you could be subject to criminal penalties so I would stop posting details on this site. If...
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Incorrect DUI report
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Answered on February 06, 2014
You need an attorney to fight for you. Get a private one or ask for the PD.
If I fire my attorney at jury selection does my case start over again?
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Answered on February 06, 2014
No. The case would not start over. And unless things have really gone off the rails, you are not going to be able to fire your attorney. The...
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Can I fire the da and judge?
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Answered on February 06, 2014
Sorry but you don't get to "fire" a DA or judge. You can prevent a judge from presiding over your trial by way of challenge, but that's it.
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Can a declaration and demurrer points and authorities of a defendant's attorney be used as evidence against other defendants?
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Answered on February 05, 2014
Not sure what you're asking. Any information in an attorneys declaration is hearsay so it cannot be used as evidence against other defendants.
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My son was in a domestic dispute 10 yrs ago and is having difficulty getting his record expunged.
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Answered on February 05, 2014
In California there is what we call a 1203.4 dismissal, which allows a guilty plea to be withdrawn, a not guilty plea entered and the charges...
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My court appointed attorney allowed the arresting officer to change his testimony. What can I do?
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Answered on February 05, 2014
Usually an attorney will discuss certain tactical decisions with the client. However the attorney is ultimately the decision maker in terms of how...