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I rec'd a cell phone ticket & plan to do a Trial by Declaration. Do I have a chance of winning?
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Answered on December 16, 2011
First - the windshield ticket can be corrected and signed off with just a nominal processing fee. It's not a moving violation, so not that big of...
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Missed my arraignment. What do i do?
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Answered on December 16, 2011
If this is for a misdemeanor, you can contact an attorney up in the county where the case was to try and appear for you and get the warrant...
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In CA, what happens if you have a bench warrant for HS 11378?
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Answered on December 16, 2011
A lot depends on what the "last proceedings" were, how long it's been and what the excuse is.
It needs to be cleared up ASAP. The longer you...
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I am looking for a Pro Bono / Low income-payment plan lawyer to help with a Drug Case
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Answered on December 14, 2011
The system has procedures and constitutional safeguards in place if you cannot afford to hire an attorney. You are absolutely entitled to...
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Misdemanor- Alcohol to Minor -First Time
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Answered on December 14, 2011
Yes, the fines are set out in the code, but those are only imposed if you're convicted of that offense. There may be factual or legal defenses...
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Criminal prosecution isn't something that can be done privately. The DA is the one that decides what, if any, charges to file and how to proceed. ...
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Can I make a wet reckless bargain plea without the use of a lawyer?
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Answered on December 14, 2011
No - this is not a do-it-yourself project.
If you truly cannot afford an attorney (and you'll never know until you sit down with them to discuss...
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Will this dismissed case show up on my background check?
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Answered on December 14, 2011
Because it started off as a misdemeanor that was subsequently reduced to an infraction and then dismissed under 1203.4, yes, it will likely be on...
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My friend has strike 2 in CA for firearms related issues. He was not jailed, only under probation which already expired.
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Answered on December 14, 2011
The first question is whether your friend really has two strikes or not. Not every felony conviction is a "strike" under the Three Strikes law. ...
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Where or what kind of places will hire me with an embezzlement misdemeanor?
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Answered on December 14, 2011
There is a way to clean this up somewhat - through a dismissal under Penal Code section 1203.4. It's commonly called an "expungement", but it...
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