If a public defender stepped down from defending someone do to a conflict of interest, can another PD be appointed
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Answered on May 30, 2014
PD's are "real" attorneys. They have a law license just like any other attorney. Private Attorneys are not appointed unless they are on the...
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Am I on the right path?
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Answered on May 30, 2014
Do you want to fight the case or not? Your actions indicate you are not sure.
If you don't want to fight the charges, and just get a restricted...
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What qualifies a case to be dismissed?
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Answered on May 30, 2014
If negotiations are going no where and there is no new discovery to exchange, that's not a sign that the case should be dismissed. That's a sign...
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After the initial arraignment and the not guilty plea for a California DUI and awaiting a second court date in four weeks, does
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Answered on May 29, 2014
Usually, attorneys don't meet with the DA until the next hearing. DA's are busy and often don't return calls or emails, so, generally speaking,...
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Will my daughters boyfriend go to prision even if we dont press any chargers against him for stagatory rape if my daughter is 16
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Answered on May 29, 2014
Sadly, it's not up to you or your daughter to press charges. It is the DA's decision. But your daughter can certainly speak with the DA (as can...
Can police pull me over while im walking and search me just because im on probation
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Answered on May 29, 2014
Yes. If you are on probation, one of those terms is probably to submit to a search of your person or residence, with or without probable cause....
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Ok so more details u all asked for regarding my restitution question
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Answered on May 29, 2014
We can't see your other posts. So if you have more details, you need to include them all in one post.
Anyway, if you are disputing the...
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Can i be recharged for something i previously had been sentenced for 6 yrs ago? in jail now charge is pc-32 from 6 yrs ago ?
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Answered on May 28, 2014
If you never completed terms of probation, you are not being recharged. You are in violation of probation. As a result of that violation, the Judge...
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Trying to find out why someone was arrested
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Answered on May 28, 2014
If he is still in custody in Orange County, you may want to try the OC Sheriff inmate locator. Here's the...
How to answer employment question "Have you plead guilty, no contest or convicted of a crime"?
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Answered on May 28, 2014
Most of these programs end with a dismiss of the charge under PC 1203.4 - commonly known as an "expungement".
If you pled guilty, and the...
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