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Was arrested for DWI, alcohol lev was 0.07, under legal limit. Was in jail from 20:00 until 7 next am. How can i be chged DWI?
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Answered on April 27, 2009
In most every state, there are two separate DUI charges - Driving Under the Influence and Driving with a blood alcohol over the legal limit.
You...
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If you enter an initial plea of not guilty at your pre-trial, can you change your plea before the scheduled trial?
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Answered on April 27, 2009
Every criminal case starts with a "not guilty" plea. Yes, you can change your plea later to guilty if you decide to accept a deal.
If you're...
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Possible consequences for petty theft charge under CA criminal code
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Answered on April 27, 2009
What the officer cited you for (Penal Code section 484) is the misdemeanor section for petty theft. It's up to the DA to decide on the final...
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California DUI laws: I was arrested for DUI, what is the best way to handle the DMV hearing?
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Answered on April 27, 2009
No, you won't be "punished" for requesting a hearing, even if your blood alcohol level was .20. There are specific things the DMV is required to...
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Can you be charged with theft of an item at your work place was put into your briefcase without your knowledge?
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Answered on April 27, 2009
Theft, like any criminal charge, requires an act PLUS criminal intent. In theft cases, there must be a taking of property and a specific intent on...
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CA DUI laws, I got a per se DUI no injury or property damage will i completely lose my DL or can i plea for restricted instead?
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Answered on April 27, 2009
If you lose at your DMV hearing, your license will be suspended for 4 months. You can get a restricted license after 30 days of actual suspension...
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Public defender
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Answered on April 27, 2009
Can your PD use the information your private investigator uncovered? Absolutely. Make sure your PD has all the reports and a way to contact the PI.
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Illegal Search and seizure? Police walked in without even knocking, no search warrant, found meth!
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Answered on April 27, 2009
You have two big things against you -
1. They had a warrant. Searches done with a warrant are presumed to be legal. Your attorney should...
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Drunk In Public in California, what should i expect?
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Answered on April 25, 2009
It's a misdemeanor charge, so a local attorney can make any & all appearances for you on this case.
Yes, you can just pay the fines as the...
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I am 17 years old, can my older boyfriend face criminal charges under CA criminal laws
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Answered on April 25, 2009
Well - the social worker is half right. You're under age for sex in California law. Your boyfriend can be charged with unlawful sexual...
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