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If I smoked marijuana a week ago and get pulled over, can I get a DUI because it is still in my system?

The short answer is yes.  The police need probable cause to believe that your …

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Law Office Of Richard Southard answered 1 month ago

If I couldn't afford to keep paying my lawyer and don't know if he is going to appear at court in 3 days, can I still be sentenced without counsel being present?

Your lawyer remains the attorney of record and is required to appear in court …

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Law Office Of Richard Southard answered 1 month ago

What to do if I received a pink summons for public consumption 3 months ago but have since moved away from the US?

I am unaware of any mechanism that will allow you to pay this ticket …

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Law Office Of Richard Southard answered 1 month ago

Prior to being charged for grand larcency for misuse of company credit card, if I start restitution what could possibly happen to me?

Starting restitution does not negate the possibility of being arrested, so what can happen …

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Law Office Of Richard Southard answered 1 month ago

If my mother passed and left a Will but the original is lost, can a copy be filed?

Is the copy a signed copy of the will? If so, then the California …

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Law Office Of Victor Waid answered 2 months ago