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Wt/reckless driving in california what is the probation time for a wt/reckless driving is it 18 months or two years?

Robbi's answer | Answered on October 15, 2012

Probation for a misdemeanor offense is usually three years. You can check your record at the criminal clerk's office at the courthouse to confirm...

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Arrested on PC 647.6 F. Out on bail. Arraignment date in a few days. Occurred in Alameda Cnty. Need free consult. Who can help?

Robbi's answer | Answered on October 07, 2012

I agree with Ms. Gutekunst above. In addition, if you decide to hire a lawyer before your arraignment, your lawyer can represent you at the...

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What do i do?

Robbi's answer | Answered on September 01, 2012

This sounds like a lot of jail time for a speed contest, especially in Alameda County. However, as noted by the above answer, you need to talk...

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I was caught for petty theft at a store. I am wondering how the court system works in regard to the pressing charge from the DA.

Robbi's answer | Answered on August 30, 2012

The District Attorney will review the police report and decide whether or not to prosecute it as an infraction or a misdemeanor. The store doesn't...

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My husband got arrested for HS 11377(A) F and is on probation and parole. What are his chances of coming home?

Robbi's answer | Answered on August 30, 2012

I agree with Jared above - because of his record, it may be difficult for him to avoid doing some time in jail. Only a lawyer who has reviewed the...

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After getting caught shoplifting are you sent a court date or a fine? If so which one do you ignore?

Robbi's answer | Answered on July 24, 2012

I agree with Attorney Lieberman above. You should never ignore a notice to appear in court. Even though you have been given a notice to appear,...

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I was not made aware that I was entering a plea deal. Can I still make a motion for a finding of factual innocence?

Robbi's answer | Answered on July 06, 2012

It sounds like maybe there was a "deferred prosecution" in your case. Meaning that the District Attorney agreed to defer prosecution - put the...

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Walmart Palmer Reifler and associate P.A. ticket?

Robbi's answer | Answered on July 05, 2012

If this "ticket" is a letter from Walmart, or a company working for Walmart, they cannot require you to pay$250, or any other arbitrary amount. ...

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What would happen to a person who has 3 DUIs, and is in a car with an intoxicated driver who is charged with a DUI?

Robbi's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

Nothing! You might be subpoenaed as a witness, but it's not a crime to be an intoxicated passenger.

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Was arrested for Mis. Battery 243a, Now case given to DA because of Injuries - should a Lawyer try to contact filing officer?

Robbi's answer | Answered on June 30, 2012

I agree with all of the above. Don't get your hopes up - most often, there is little to be done to sway the filing officer from referring the case...

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Wt/reckless driving in california what is the probation time for a wt/reckless driving is it 18 months or two years?

Arrested on PC 647.6 F. Out on bail. Arraignment date in a few days. Occurred in Alameda Cnty. Need free consult. Who can help?

What do i do?

I was caught for petty theft at a store. I am wondering how the court system works in regard to the pressing charge from the DA.

My husband got arrested for HS 11377(A) F and is on probation and parole. What are his chances of coming home?

After getting caught shoplifting are you sent a court date or a fine? If so which one do you ignore?

I was not made aware that I was entering a plea deal. Can I still make a motion for a finding of factual innocence?

Walmart Palmer Reifler and associate P.A. ticket?

What would happen to a person who has 3 DUIs, and is in a car with an intoxicated driver who is charged with a DUI?

Was arrested for Mis. Battery 243a, Now case given to DA because of Injuries - should a Lawyer try to contact filing officer?