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Is there a public record that is easily accessible to find out how many cases a lawyer has won and lost?
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Answered on February 25, 2015
Unless the attorney keeps such stats, there isn't a website where such things are kept.
If you're researching a prospective attorney, win/loss...
Is there a statute of limitation on prostitution in los angleles
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Answered on February 25, 2015
The statute of limitations has nothing to do with this case. The statute of limitations is how long the prosecutor has to file charges. If you...
I was convicted of an infraction, petty theft in California. Initially it was a misdemeanor, later reduced to an infraction.
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Answered on February 25, 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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Should I try and get ahold of the public defender I had at my violation of probation hearing or add myself to calendar first?
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Answered on February 25, 2015
Both.
Try and get ahold if your PD if you can, but also get in front of the judge well before your completion date and request an extension....
I am a naturalized US citizen living abroad in a country that polygamy is legal. I got married to a second wife.
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Answered on February 25, 2015
Here is the California Penal Code on Bigamy:
§ 281. (a) Every person having a husband or wife living, who marries any other person, except in...
HS 11351 vs HS 11378
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Answered on February 25, 2015
Both are possession for sales - just of different substances.
You're correct. 11378 carries up to 3 years, 11351 up to 4 years. I wouldn't say...
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Caught stealing at JCPenny. Signed two papers and have my court date in two weeks.
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Answered on February 25, 2015
Well... you haven't really asked a question, but here's the bottom line: You need a lawyer. You're starting off your adult life facing theft...
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Is my defense attorney suppose to show all information given from the DA and interviews of witnesses?
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Answered on February 25, 2015
Absolutely, positively do NOT seek advice on what to do about this case on a website.
You're facing life in prison? This is not a situation...
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I was cited for petty theft in Dec. 2013, my case was dismissed in juvenile court, should I be worried about a background check?
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Answered on February 25, 2015
In general, juvenile records are confidential and won't be discovered on employment background checks.
If this was handled informally without...
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Is it worth getting a criminal defense lawyer
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Answered on February 25, 2015
The first question is whether or not your conviction is affected by Prop 47 and can be reclassified to a misdemeanor.
After that, it really...
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