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Monthly Archives: April 2009

What Happens at an Arraignment?

April 29, 2009

by LA Attorney

Many people that are issued citations for misdemeanors, or even those released on bail for felony charges, don’t know what happens at an arraignment. At an arraignment, you are arraigned on the charges against you. What that means is that … Continue reading

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Municipal Code Violation Case Dismissed

April 21, 2009

by LA Attorney

Thanks to Mr. Carrillo’s hard work on my case, my criminal case was dismissed.  I was facing a misdemeanor charge involving possible municipal code violations that could have greatly affected my livelihood. My licenses that I used for my business … Continue reading

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How Can I Get My Hit and Run Case Dismissed?

April 20, 2009

by LA Attorney

One Way To Possibly Get Your Case Dismissed: Civil Compromise Under Penal Code section 1378, if a victim appears before the court and acknowledges that he received satisfaction for his injuries, then the court may grant a dismissal of the … Continue reading

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Do You Need A Restraining Order?

April 14, 2009

by LA Attorney

The need for a restraining order can arise in any case in which a person feels in fear of their safety and in fear of harm by another person even without prior instances of violence. Many times, restraining orders are … Continue reading

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Grand Theft v. Petty Theft – What are the immigration consequences of my plea if I am a Legal Permanent Resident

April 14, 2009

by LA Attorney

Grand theft is a felony which could carry some heavy immigration consequences. Grand theft is considered a crime or moral turpitude a conviction of which could lead to your deportation from this country or could find you inadmissible. However, if … Continue reading

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Restraining Order Case Dismissed

April 13, 2009

by LA Attorney

Mr. Carrillo worked very hard on my restraining order case and got it dismissed even with a pending criminal case against me. He argued against the restraining order being granted and because of his points, the judge denied the other … Continue reading

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I’ve Been Arrested For a DUI – Is There Any Way to Fight it?

April 9, 2009

by LA Attorney

What if my blood alcohol content (BAC) was way over the legal limit?? In California, the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit is 0.08 for anyone over 21 years of age. If you are under 21 years of age, the … Continue reading

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Do the police have to read me my Miranda Rights when I’m arrested?

April 8, 2009

by LA Attorney

What happens if the police officers don’t read me my rights? Your Miranda rights grants you a right to not make any statement that may incriminate you after you are arrested. The person in custody must, prior to interrogation, be … Continue reading

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