Penal Code 851.6(b) - Classifying Arrest where no accusatory pleading filed as detention.
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Answered on February 26, 2015
For whatever reason, sometimeslaw enforcement agencies tend to ignore "pro pers" and take these requests more seriously when they come from an...
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Can I file a PC 17 (b) felony reduction if the criminal case has already been dismissed (expungement) pursuant to PC 1203.4?
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Answered on February 26, 2015
Unfortunately, no. 17(b) Motions should be filed before the 1203.4. At this point, there is technically nothing to reduce if you were already...
I am in Riverside County and was sentenced to work release. What is formula and guidelines for good time credit?
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Answered on February 26, 2015
You are referring to Penal Code 4019 credits.
The law has been in effect for a while, and it basically gives credits so that you only do 50%...
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Buying a property in California directly from a seller in Texas - no agents involved
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Answered on February 24, 2015
You should, at minimum, have a lawyer to review the agreement and see if it's even properly drafted.
Second, you should also have them review...
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How do you find a lawyer to represent a defendant pro bono (free), not a public defender appointed by the court?
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Answered on February 23, 2015
First, why would you want an inexperienced private attorney over an experienced public defender?
Second, there are no requirements that...
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Is there something we can do to reduce a 5 year sentence for a DUI since its a non violent crime?
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Answered on February 22, 2015
It's not "just" a third. If it's a felony, and its a 3d DUI arrest, one of the Priors had to have been a felony by involving some sort of injury....
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How much should i expect to pay for a living trust ? (I am looking for a range)
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Answered on February 22, 2015
Depends on where you go. If you are just looking for someone to hand you a set of (likely) cookie-cookie documents, expect a couple hundred...
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What case law supports that Brady Discovery is suppose to be turned over to the defense, as soon as the DA has it?
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Answered on February 22, 2015
You should probably start with the case for which "Brady discovery" is named.
Brady v. Maryland (1963) 373 U.S. 83
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If I've already had my license suspended for a year by DMV for refusal, will I also have another suspension after conviction?
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Answered on February 20, 2015
DMV will not give you credit for a refusal suspension towards a suspension based on a conviction. Many judges won't touch licensing issues either....
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How do I get the DA to press charges against me for Perjury (I am not al liar by the way)?
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Answered on February 20, 2015
Did you file the 851.8 petition or hire someone for it?
Was it filed timely? There is a statute of limitations on filing it.
Did you submit...
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