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I need to get my criminal record exsponged i was arrested twice back in1996 for possession and under the influence can i do this
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Answered on July 21, 2015
California does not have a true "expungement" statute. What we do have is a dismissal under Penal Code 1203.4. If granted, it doesn't wipe the case...
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Do I need a lawyer for a drunk in public.
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Answered on July 20, 2015
It's not the crime of the century, but these cases are often very defensible. Your past record could lead to a more harsh plea offer than a first...
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Is there any possibility of getting an arrest record sealed after a) already having tried once, and b) 8 years having elapsed.
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Answered on July 20, 2015
You were arrested and charged with robbery, but were only convicted of an infraction? That is an amazingly good outcome.
Is there a way to seal...
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Is it possible to get a wet reckless after being convicted of a prior DUI?
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Answered on July 20, 2015
Possible? Sure. Each case should be evaluated as to its strengths and weaknesses when it comes to trying to resolve a case. Could they offer you...
What happens if I don't pay a civil demand made from Macy's in California?
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Answered on July 20, 2015
It's not a civil "fine" - it's a civil demand letter. California law allows a merchant to demand up to $500 following a theft incident. These...
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If someone who just got out of prison for home invasion for 8years gets arrested for the same charges how much jailtime is that?
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Answered on July 19, 2015
It depends on how many counts, what charges and mostly - what if anything they are convicted of.
Any sentence is doubled because of the prior...
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Is it possible to get a first time dui dismissed? He took me in after 3 separate tests?!
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Answered on July 19, 2015
It's hard to say from just what you wrote. The testing equipment has the printout of what happened, along with the calibration records. Those will...
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On a four year e.s.s judgement if has a probation violation for a second time do most judges give 2 nd chances
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Answered on July 19, 2015
There's no way to predict. A second violation on an ESS isn't looking good, but if there are extraordinary circumstances, the court may consider them.
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Can a person be arrested for not completing their community service hours?
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Answered on July 19, 2015
The short answer is yes, you can be arrested for failing to complete your community service. As a condition of probation, you were ordered to...
Civil Demand from Kohls
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Answered on July 19, 2015
Sometimes, the store will tell you you have to pay a fine. It's not a "fine" you have to pay. It's a civil demand letter. California law allows a...
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