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What should I do and what might happen since I missed my court date cuz I had to take my newborn daughter to the Hospital.
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Answered on March 12, 2014
1. Contact your attorney immediately.
2. Gather documentation that supports your reason for missing court
3. Don't delay any further
4. Have...
Can Probation Officer order GPS ankle bracelet for sex offender if judge did not request it?
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Answered on March 12, 2014
The probation department can *potentially* add the GPS as part of his supervision. Often, the probation officer will notify the probationer that...
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My son just turned 18 on Dec. he made a false police report claiming a van hit him as he was riding his bike to school.
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Answered on March 12, 2014
Filing a false police report is a misdemeanor. If he did it in order to file a false insurance claim, it could be a felony fraud case.
He...
Can a District Attorney waive a preliminary hearing?
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Answered on March 12, 2014
The defendant must waive preliminary hearing if that's what they wanted to do. The DA cannot just decide that on their own. That would be highly...
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How do i get my name off the usdoj list
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Answered on March 11, 2014
Without any details, it's near impossible to answer whatever your question might be.
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459-460(b) PC my friend got charged with this how much do you think he will face
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Answered on March 11, 2014
Just because he got arrested for second degree burglary as a felony doesn't mean that's what he will face or what his case will resolve for. Second...
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Can I get an expungement for a DUI I got 2 years ago ? and if so, do you recommend getting it ?
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Answered on March 11, 2014
The federal authorities do not (and probably don't) recognize a state dismissal.
California does not have a true "expungement" statute. What we...
Can a person still be charged after being released from custody with no hearing or court date set within those 48-72 hrs?
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Answered on March 11, 2014
Yes and it happens often. The initial time frame is how long they have to file or release him. The statute of limitations is how long they have to...
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My friend had a warrant out for his arrest for reckless driving/bodily harm and bail is $100,000. When will get out of jail?
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Answered on March 11, 2014
The warrant was the way to get him into custody and before the court. What happens from here depends on all the facts, his entire criminal history...
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Informal probation!!!
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Answered on March 11, 2014
No, things that occurred BEFORE you were sentenced are not violations of probation. Make sure your attorney sees the timing of these things.
No...
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