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I want to know how many years before my felony is off my record? My felony is unplugging a phone during a 911 call.
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Answered on April 04, 2013
A felony does not just "go of off" your record. Depending what type of felony you were convicted of, you may be eligible to have it reduced to a...
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On 4/3/2013 my nephew pleaded guilty to two felony charges .He,s never been in trouble in his life before . he got 6 months
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Answered on April 04, 2013
Since he has been sentenced, his case is over. He's not going to be allowed to withdraw his plea, When you plea, it assumed you knew what you...
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What are the financial requirements to be eligible for a public defender?
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Answered on April 03, 2013
In many counties, a gross income of between $1,000 to $1,500 will qualify you for a public defender. Of course they look at your household...
What is a Conflict Public Defender and why is my son being assigned one?
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Answered on April 03, 2013
Because the public defender has probably represented the co-Defendant in the past and has decided to take his new case. Since the PD cannot...
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What should my friend plea on his courtdate for a dui accident involving others?
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Answered on April 02, 2013
At your friend's first court appearance, called an arraignment, he will be read the charges and asked if he can afford an attorney. If he can't,...
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Re request for resentencing a 25-to-life conviction under NEW 3-strikes law does it need to be any atty in area of event?
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Answered on April 02, 2013
I join in Mr. Kaman's reply and would talk to the PD's office which handled his case. Many of them are doing these motions for free. If you still...
What is the next step after an appeal is denied?
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Answered on April 02, 2013
As Ms. Liewen pointed out, the next step is to petition the California Supreme Court to review the appellate decision. This is a discretionary...
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The father of my kids was caught pimping and pandering with a minor...she was tooken for a rape kit and question in which she co
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Answered on April 02, 2013
Depends what charge he was actually convicted of. Not all convictions for pimping and pandering require registration. Look at PC 290.
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Can appellate court modify a sentence if a judge accepted an illegal plea bargain
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Answered on April 02, 2013
Probably nothing. The defendant would have to get a certificate of probable cause before he can appeal. I seriously doubt the Court would take an...
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I cant afford a lawyer. i already went to court and i didnt like what offer that the public defender gave me
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Answered on April 02, 2013
You are between a rock and a hard place. Since you can't hire a private attorney, you will have to find a way to work with your PD. Having 5 open...