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If a warrant for arrest been issued and bail set for $10,000 AND THE PERSON not apprehended quickly is bail amount increased?
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Answered on November 21, 2013
The judge is the one who sets the amount of the bail. For bail to be increased, the prosecutor would have to bring the case back to the judge and...
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What does this mean MOTION PURSUANT TO PC 1538.5
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Answered on November 20, 2013
A 1538.5 motion is the method by which a criminal defendant can challenge the manner in which law enforcement obtained evidence. You may have...
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I was assultated outside a small claims court room by 3 the defendant and 2 others. Can I press charges, criminal and punitive?
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Answered on November 20, 2013
Criminal charges can be brought only by a prosecutor, not by a private person. Filing a police report would be part of the process that would lead...
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I am expecting to be sentenced for a DUI with enhancements. What steps can be taken to lower my sentence?
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Answered on November 20, 2013
Since you are at the sentencing stage of your case, I assume you have an attorney who represented you when you pleaded guilty or were convicted...
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My brother is 18 years old and just got arrested two days ago and is being charged with burglary.
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Answered on November 20, 2013
Your brother has some good arguments to make in his defense, based on the facts as you describe them. Burglary requires a "specific intent" to...
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Criminal defense
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Answered on November 20, 2013
This is a public forum so you should not admit guilt in your posting.
Ive already asked to extend a court date to find an attorney, can i extend again?
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Answered on November 20, 2013
First of all, you should definitely go to court as scheduled. Once there, you should ask to speak to the public defender. You don't have to keep...
Can I contact the judge directly in my criminal case?
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Answered on November 20, 2013
I agree that you should not contact the judge directly. I also agree that you should seek to have a meeting with your public defender's supervisor...
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How to find an attorneys court trial record on convictions etc.
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Answered on November 20, 2013
As far as I know, there is no data base of a lawyer's record in trial. I don't know what you mean by "more life without parole convictions than...
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HOW DOES THE HOUSE ARREST WORK? AND WHAT ARE CHANCES OF GET A SURRENDER DATE?
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Answered on November 20, 2013
Your lawyer can help you with both of these questions. Whether the court will permit you to surrender at a future date depends on the facts of...
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