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You get charged to get a letter of reassumption? Never heard of that. Yes, it will show up in databases in other states. You can't run from this... Read Answer
The way you've worded this, I don't know what you're asking. If you asking whether keeping guns in a safe will prevent a felon in possession of a... Read Answer
Not unless they were together at the time.
The consequences for a drug DUI are the same as those of an alcohol DUI. However, drug DUIs are much harder to prove, because there isn't a specific... Read Answer
Perhaps you should spend some money and hire a private attorney.
You have the right to remain silent. Only idiots talk to investigators/cops and go voluntarily for a fingerprint scanning. Remember, no matter what... Read Answer
If you have a felony conviction in California, you are banned for life from owning firearms. You would need a pardon from the governor, which is... Read Answer
Yes. A lawyer can go recall the warrant first and do so without your present, so it is less risky for you. A lawyer a then work out a new surrender... Read Answer
Instead of worrying about the the fee, you need to focus your attention on how you can avoid being convicted. Petty theft is a crime of moral... Read Answer
You should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant. A lawyer can do this without you present if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor, so... Read Answer
You should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant. A lawyer can do this without you present if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor, so... Read Answer
You should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant. A lawyer can do this without you present if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor, so... Read Answer
You have the right to remain silent. Only idiots talk to investigators/cops. Remember, no matter what you say it will be twisted around and used... Read Answer
That depends how good his lawyer is.
Hire a lawyer, so you don't show up alone!
You should hire a lawyer and get this relatively minor charge dismissed. By yourself, you may end up getting a criminal record, and it isn't worth it.
Forgery is a crime of moral turpitude, and if convicted it will really hurt your school/employment aspirations. You should talk to a lawyer, who may... Read Answer
You should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant. A lawyer can do this without you present if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor or... Read Answer
Hire a lawyer instead of showing up by yourself!
You should hire a lawyer and consider expungement.
Best advice: cough up some money and hire a lawyer.
You should hire a lawyer to go to court to recall the warrant. A lawyer can do this without you present if the underlying charge is a misdemeanor, so... Read Answer
The threshold is really low. The Judge could find a violation just by him simply getting arrested.