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Why was I denied a trial but forced to except a plea or go to prison after spending allotted time in SLO county jail?
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Answered on July 05, 2020
Sorry but short of a gun being put to your head, no one is "forced" to accept a plea bargain. You may not like the alternatives if you go to trial...
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When do they need to be arraigned by?
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Answered on July 04, 2020
Sorry but under the emergency court rules put in place due to the Covid 19 pandemic the 48 hour rule has been extened to 7 days, excluding weekends...
Can i use a POA in a criminal case?
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Answered on July 04, 2020
Only licensed attorneys can represent people in court in this country, whether he is "Moor" whatever that means or any other ethinicity.
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What does someone who’s incarcerated in state prison need to do to get their enhancements dropped? Appeal? Or a motion?
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Answered on July 03, 2020
He doesn't file anything. His appellate lawyer does. What grounds would he have for a resentencing and how did the judge make a mistake by...
Is there any motion or law that defendant can submit or apply to dismiss case?
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Answered on July 02, 2020
We often get this question and the answer is always the same. Once the victim makes a police report, it is out of their hands. The police send...
Why are my expunged felonies still visible in public records on the Ventura county superior court website?
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Answered on July 02, 2020
I agree with Mr. Quintero. There is no expungement statute in California. Your charges were dismissed pursuant to 1203.4 - not expunged.
How much will this cost me to file a petition in California?
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Answered on July 02, 2020
Before filing the petition I'm curious as to what grounds you think there are for getting off of the registration list? The three tier...
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Can a suspect sue witnesses who conspired and lied to police during an arrest in order to get him convicted?
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Answered on July 01, 2020
Sorry but your putting the cart before the horse. You can't guarantee anything will be dismissed even if you think you have a "solid defense". ...
Can I get billing from a public defender who represented me?
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Answered on July 01, 2020
I agree with Mr. Finnecy. PD's are paid a salary so they don't bill like a private attorney. There is a standard fee that there time is billed for...
I have a 19 year old son and is facing a Homicide charge what can I do.
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Answered on July 01, 2020
There are several issues to deal with. Since your son has a PD, obviously he can't afford private counsel. Secondly you are not entitled to get...