Do I need to get a lawyer or ask for a court appointed attorney for a first time petty theft misdemeanor (in California)?
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Answered on February 10, 2014
You heed an attorney. If you can't afford one the court may appoint one. If they add a small surcharge on, it is better than jail.
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How do I get my spouse to submit the bank statements etc that I have requested?
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Answered on February 10, 2014
I think there are some facts missing. I would first ask how did you request them? If you did not request them right maybe he did not have to......
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Charged with a petty theft misdemeanor, what are my choices?
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Answered on February 09, 2014
You need a criminal attorney. You nay be entitled to a public defender. See what can be negotiated.
You can't get a criminal record without fingerprints or mug shot?
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Answered on February 09, 2014
You are operating under a false premise. Criminal record includes more offenses that what a person is fingerprinted on. If you are relying on this...
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I lost a supression hearing, now my case is out of submission and court is set for Feb.10
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Answered on February 09, 2014
It sounds like you have an attorney, you should be discussing this with your attorney. Suppression hearings are very fact specific, your attorney...
What is the next step after a federal appeals court denies a motion to proceed on a "successive" habeas petition?
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Answered on February 09, 2014
It is not obvious to me that the decision is arbitrary. Have an attorney review the case...
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Is it correct that a complaint and motion for a TRO, against federal employees of a US government administrative agency, ---
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Answered on February 09, 2014
Before you try a pro se case in Federal court you should see if you even gave a viable cause of action. TRO on a government employee for doing...
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Can Medi cal expense out 'last illness' Their claim is for the entire life of the decedent. This does not seem fair to the rest
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Answered on February 09, 2014
Medi-Cal can place a claim on the estate. California is not Texas. Who is is not fair to? Think about it from this perspective, is it fair that the...
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Two ?'s on ssi retirement and ssd disability, as well as finding out if someone used my dad's ssi number to cash in
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Answered on February 09, 2014
SSI and SSD benefits terminate on death. Many states have automated systems that report the death to prevent overpayments.
SSI is a needs based...
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Help getting a waiver to join Navy reserve.
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Answered on February 09, 2014
Felonies are generally not waiverable. Reducing felony to misdemeanor would be under Michigan Law. Most criminal defense attorneys can would...
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