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My nephew has too robbery charges . Da has pictures of a gun used in robbery but no physical gun. The offer 13yrs or.trial 19..
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Answered on January 23, 2013
Like most of the other attorneys have noted, the DA does not have to produce the actual gun. If a complaining witness says that a gun was used,...
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What do you do when you cant afford a lawyer and the public defender is not doing a good job but you are innocent?
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Answered on January 22, 2013
You get some money together and hire an attorney. I've no doubt that there is a good deal of information you don't know and your brother is not...
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Need help finding a probono attorney for a criminal offense?
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Answered on January 22, 2013
Pro-bono = no money for lots of headaches. I tried to get my dentist to do pro bono work and my doctor and my mechanic, but they all said no. ...
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What is the law in California regarding a 17yrold taking nude pics of a sleeping 16yr old, then sent them to his phone & email?
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Answered on January 21, 2013
Depends on whether you want to proceed civilly or criminally. You can always file a police report which may be forwarded to the DA to see if...
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How do I go about getting a felony DUI reduced to a misdemeanor or better yet expunged as to allow me better chances at new job?
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Answered on January 21, 2013
You should talk to an attorney about filing a 1203.4 motion to have the charges dismissed. If you have fully complied with the terms of your...
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Does a minor WITNESSS, at the age of 17, HAVE TO show up at a statutory rape case's prelimenary hearing against a teacher?
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Answered on January 21, 2013
If the minor witness was served with an order to attend or what used to be known as a subpoena, yes. Failure to show up can result in a warrant...
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Can i get this sealed and destroyed.
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Answered on January 21, 2013
Probably not. Expungement is limited to cases that are dismissed or where you win at trial. And then you will probably have to file a motion...
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My son was arrested for pc211 and pc215 what kind of jail time is he looking at?
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Answered on January 20, 2013
The amount of time your son is looking at depends on a number of factors, including his past criminal record, if any. The maximum amount of time...
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My 22 year old son was arrested for pc211 and pc215 he did not commit the crimes but was in the parking lot when the crime accur
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Answered on January 20, 2013
The fact that your son did not actually commit the carjacking or robbery does not mean he can't get charged. If he in any way assisted,...
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Can a lawyer from Los Angeles, ca defend a person in Sacramento?
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Answered on January 19, 2013
A lawyer licensed in California can practice in any county, but as pointed out, it makes more sense to retain an Sacramento based attorney who is...