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Is it legal to send anonymous letters to defendants in prison with the intent to get them to tell the truth
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Answered on February 22, 2014
This implies multiple correspondence attempting to sway the defendant. You realize that just because someone is accused, they might not actually be...
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Warrant issued criminal complaint violation vc23152(a)
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Answered on February 22, 2014
Just contact the criminal clerk's office and find out. It will take you 2 seconds and you'll get a definitive answer, which is much more than we...
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I'm a little confused about having a public defender defende your case if you have to plea guilty or not guilty beforehand?
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Answered on February 21, 2014
DO NOT PLEAD GUILTY!!! If you do, you don't get any representation. That's the end of the case.
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My boyfriend is taking hiscases to jury trail but the court is putting them all together is it far
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Answered on February 21, 2014
That's part d the choice he needs to make. If he has multiple cases pending, they can all be consolidated. If he loses trial, he will be subject to...
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On Feb. 15th I was charged with a 20001(a)- hit and run
and a 23153(a+b) Dui of Alcohol
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Answered on February 21, 2014
You need to do whatever you can to get an attorney or ask for public defender. VC 23153 is DUI with bodily injury, and could easily be charged as...
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Do I mark yes or no on federal documents asking if I've been convicted if a felony that has been expunged?
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Answered on February 21, 2014
It appears that the question is asking if you have been convicted of a felony, that has been expunged. Not just "if you have been convicted of a...
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How soon after being arrested for HS 11377(A)., must charges be filed against me?
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Answered on February 21, 2014
For all misdemeanors, the statue of limitations period is 1 year from date of arrest. For most felonies, it is 3 years.
However, if no...
Where can I check when I can get my restrictions lifted from my license in CA?
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Answered on February 21, 2014
Either way, quit losing things.
But you don't have to go down to DMV. Just call. Give them your DL# and they should be able to tell you over...
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Does the time he has spent in jail from July til now still count as his probation time? Can he b released from prob. B4 new case
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Answered on February 20, 2014
No, having a VOP alleged means the old case gets put on hold until the new case is resolved. Especially if there was a suspended sentence involved....
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My husband has already been to court and sentenced on a non violent charge. His public defender never brought up house arrest.
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Answered on February 20, 2014
He may not be eligible for it. Usually, that's an alternative rafts put into place prior to sentencing.
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