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How to file statutory rape charges against ex?

C.'s answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

Sorry to hear about your problems. It sounds like it may be more than statutory rape. But in any case you start out making a police report and ...

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I am on bail for 2felony counts of embezzlement and theft but have no criminal record

C.'s answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

You have not provided us with enough information to answer your question and do not provide it on line. You need to sit down with a lawyer, go...

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After my ex was served once when i started the court date and mediation, do i have to give her papers i added before mediation?

C.'s answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

You have to serve her with copies of any papers you file with the court.

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If my sons 12 and hes getting charges pressed on him for assult, will that affect me or will he just go to juvinile hall?

C.'s answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

I don't know what you mean will it affect you. You will have to go to court with him. You may have to visit him while he is in juvenile hall. ...

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Grand theft first offense. Totaling over 50k?

C.'s answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

We do not begin to have sufficient fact to advise you on whether to keep your attorney or not. Also you may end up being forced to reimburse the...

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How can I prepare myself & what else can i do to reduce my fine?

C.'s answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

I'm not sure I understand your post. If you had a license at the time you got your ticket bring it with you and it should be dismissed. If you...

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I went to court for 2 warrants I have because my son who is now 21 missed so much school when he was 16 the judge herself said

C.'s answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

I cannot predict the future so I cannot say what will happen. If the judge said it was a setting then it will be to set future date. If the judge...

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I was convicted of a felony, and put on 3 years probation. I violated with another felony, and was given a 4 year suspended

C.'s answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

While the court does not have to grant a motion to dismiss, it can do so. The fact that you are in college will help. If your grades are good...

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Can someone please tell me what is the proper way to serve a witness in a criminal case in California?

C.'s answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

The proper way is personal service. But since there is no timeliness requirement if you don't call them back they might send a deputy or an...

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Paying civil demand letter???

C.'s answer | Answered on February 25, 2015

My opinion and the opinion of other lawyer js that you should ignore the letter. It will demand an outrageous sum and despite thee threats you are...

C. Zadik Shapiro's Answers (5272)

How to file statutory rape charges against ex?

I am on bail for 2felony counts of embezzlement and theft but have no criminal record

After my ex was served once when i started the court date and mediation, do i have to give her papers i added before mediation?

If my sons 12 and hes getting charges pressed on him for assult, will that affect me or will he just go to juvinile hall?

Grand theft first offense. Totaling over 50k?

How can I prepare myself & what else can i do to reduce my fine?

I went to court for 2 warrants I have because my son who is now 21 missed so much school when he was 16 the judge herself said

I was convicted of a felony, and put on 3 years probation. I violated with another felony, and was given a 4 year suspended

Can someone please tell me what is the proper way to serve a witness in a criminal case in California?

Paying civil demand letter???