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I was renting a house and it caught on fire. The owners insurance wants me to pay for the damage. Is that legal??
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Answered on May 28, 2014
Do you have renters insurance? Most landlords will require proof of it for exactly this reason.
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Is there a way to get a reduction in number of weekends in jail on first DUI? (Alameda County, CA)
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Answered on May 28, 2014
Unfortunately, no. You have already accepted the plea. The only option you MIGHT have available is to withdraw the plea, and go back to square...
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What are the chances of winning tomorrow. I afacing deportation. I got pulled over 6 years ago and got charge with a DUI I paid
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Answered on May 28, 2014
Ask your immigration attorney about this. They can give you an idea of how the case looks. If you don't have one, you should get one to give you...
Been on probation for DUI and was recently arrested for vandalism misdemeanor. What can happen to me?
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Answered on May 27, 2014
You may get some jail time in San Diego for vandalism charge. Consult a local attorney about that.
In Riverside, the DUI sentencing will be...
Haven't heared back from my public defender called the courthouse they said if I do not hear back I need to call two days before
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Answered on May 27, 2014
Your public defender won't be reading this. Was there a question?
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I have two dui in my record. Am I be able to apply for the deferred action?
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Answered on May 27, 2014
If you were convicted of the DUI's, no. A DUI is considered a "significant misdemeanor" which would void your eligibility for DACA.
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If I get a public defender as opposed to a private lawyer, will I be able to email and call my public defender from time to time
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Answered on May 26, 2014
Theoretically, yes. But public defenders are very busy. To expect them to provide the service a private attorney would, is unrealistic. If that's...
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My fiance is serving a 6 month sentence for a 245 (A) and I am looking to find a way to get him into a program or work furlough,
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Answered on May 26, 2014
Unfortunately, most of the time that such program is an option, it should be requested prior to accepting a plea or beginning the sentence.
It...
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How can we go about obtaining a copy of discovery file from district attorney
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Answered on May 26, 2014
The DA's office may also have purged the file if it's that old. Try contacting the courthouse to get a copy of the reports. They normally have...
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What can i do if my boyfriends probation officer wasnt doing her job and now hes facing 36months in prison
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Answered on May 26, 2014
I don't see how it was the PO's fault your boyfriend was found with drugs on him? Your boyfriend is not the victim here. If he wasn't supposed to...
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