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I had a DUI in 2011. Paid all my fines. Had it expunged in 2012. Is there any way to reduce the charge to something less bad?
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Answered on November 26, 2014
No, after a plea or conviction, a DUI cannot be reduced to anything else. Once you obtain a 1203.4 dismissal, that's the end of the road. That's...
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Is it possible to get a restricted license in California? (Non-DUI)
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Answered on November 22, 2014
In the DUI context, someone doesn't just get a restricted license. They have to jump through hoops to satisfy dmv requirements in order to do so....
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Will they make me refile the petition for expungement
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Answered on November 22, 2014
There is no time requirement. The only requirements for a 1203.4 dismissal are that (1) you are off of probation, and (2) you have no other pending...
Can I renew my California Drivers License with a arrest warrant
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Answered on November 22, 2014
No, you will not be able to.
Instead of worrying about renewing it next year with an active warrant, why not resolve the warrant issue so it's...
Should I request a DMV hearing even if I don't think I have a chance? Today is the 10th day. I don't have an attorney yet.
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Answered on November 22, 2014
Should I request a dmv hearing? Absolutely. It's not your job to prove guilt. How do you know the officer actually did his job correctly? ...
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If I walked in to my old job and was asked to leave. The new manager threatened my life do I have a case against the company
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Answered on November 22, 2014
Much more information is needed.
Did you instigate the response? We're you allowed to be there or were you trespassing?
You need to consult...
The Cruz Waiver was the main reason I pled guilty to 4574A. Is this alone enough to file a motion to withdraw a plea?
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Answered on November 22, 2014
No. Claiming you only accepted a plea because of a Cruz waiver won't help you. You get the same result by posting bail. There nothing that suggests...
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In a petty theft case does the victim have the choice whether or not to press charges after a police report has been made?
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Answered on November 22, 2014
Once the report is made, the victim has no control. They can tell the prosecuting agency that they no longer want charges pursued, but that doesn't...
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State License application
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Answered on November 22, 2014
We can't tell you what to write. That would be unethical. I'm sure you can figure how to explain an offense.
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A motion for probable cause was denied in court due to evidence, but the evidence was incorrect. Can it be reopened or appealed?
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Answered on November 21, 2014
Sounds like you tried your hand at a motion to suppress evidence without an attorney and found out how little you are equipped to represent...
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