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Enter the courtyard of a house by mistake and someone shoots me, I got scared and went to my car, in the hospital gave false report to police, was very scared and nervous, I have little time in this country, my record is clean. I have hearing on charges of false report, but the burglary charge I have no audience at this time.
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Hire an attorney.
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Hire an attorney.
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You don't - you need a lawyer.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 4:39 PM
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Don't represent yourself in a case like this. Either hire a private criminal defense attorney, or have the public defender at the court your hearing is in represent you.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 4:39 PM
Dennis P. Mikko
You should seek the advise of an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney ask the court to appoint one for you.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 4:39 PM
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You need to hire a good lawyer. You cannot successfully defend yourself on a charge like this. The court system is not meant for lay people to defend themselves. The court does not give courtesy to people who defend themselves. They are expected to know the rules of evidence and procedure, just as any lawyer would be expected to know. The court will appoint an attorney for you if you can't afford one, but either way, you need a good lawyer.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 4:39 PM
If you are not a citizen, you must be very careful so you will not be deported. Deportation happens when a crime is punished by a sentence of 365 days or more or the crime involves moral turpitude.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 4:39 PM
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Filing a false police report is a misdemeanor, but residential burglary is a felony (and a strike under the three strikes law). This is way too complex an issue to resolve via a question and answer on the internet. You need to be sitting down face to face with a good local criminal defense attorney. Look for a lawyer that focuses on criminal law, not somebody that just does "some" criminal cases. Because of what's at stake, find a lawyer ASAP
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 4:38 PM
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You need a lawyer to defend you. Do not discuss facts on the internet.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 4:38 PM
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You defend yourself by retaining counsel
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 4:38 PM
Why would you lie about what happened? Would you lie if this same thing happened in your country? You're in trouble because of the lies and now nobody will believe you. Did you file charges on the guy that shot you? You can also sue him. Hire an attorney to defend yourself and to sue the shooter.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Consult an attorney or request the public defender.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2012 at 11:02 AM
You will regret if you decide to defend yourself. It will surely end badly for you. Time to shop around for a lawyer before you incriminate yourself further by talking to the wrong people.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2012 at 11:00 AM
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Don't do that, bad idea. Get an attorney.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2012 at 10:59 AM
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Hire the best lawyer you can find. You are looking at deportation for sure if convicted.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2012 at 10:58 AM
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You need to get an attorney, these are serious charges and the public defender will be appointed to represent you if you cannot afford an attorney. Do not try to defend yourself. You would not want a baker to perform brain surgery.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2012 at 10:57 AM
Michael J. Breczinski
You should have told the truth mistake is a defense to an illegal entry. Get a good attorney.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2012 at 10:53 AM
Gary Moore
Hire a criminal lawyer.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2012 at 10:52 AM
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Raise all appropriate defenses with whatever witnesses, evidence and sympathies are available for legal arguments, for evidence suppression or other motions, or for trial. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate. If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if the charges are in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. I?ll be happy to help fight this and get the best outcome possible, using whatever defenses there may be.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Leonard A. Kaanta
You need an attorney.
Answered on Aug 31st, 2012 at 10:35 AM