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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for California 18 days ago
Matthew Lee Spiegel's answer
No. Being under the influence is not dependent on your location. Obviously, police officers would need a reason to come into your house to determine that you were in fact under the influence though.
No. Being under the influence is not dependent on your location. Obviously, police officers would need a reason to come into your house to determine that you were in fact under the influence though.
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for California 6 days ago
Matthew Lee Spiegel's answer
Please provide some more information here. Held two years too long where? What was the charge? How much time was served?
Please provide some more information here. Held two years too long where? What was the charge? How much time was served?
2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for California 2 days ago
David Philip Shapiro Esq's answer
Your husband's lawyer might be a good place to start with your questions, as it appears you are really in the dark.
Your husband's lawyer might be a good place to start with your questions, as it appears you are really in the dark.
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for California 21 days ago
David Philip Shapiro Esq's answer
The prosecutor has a certain time period where they can file charges. Some charges have limits of one year from the date of alleged offense and some charges do not have any limitation on when they can be charged in relation to the alleged offense.
The prosecutor has a certain time period where they can file charges. Some charges have limits of one year from the date of alleged offense and some charges do not have any limitation on when they can be charged in relation to the alleged offense.
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for California 14 days ago
David Philip Shapiro Esq's answer
Call your attorney and show up 10 minutes early next time. Judge's tend to value their own time and the time of their staff and don't look kindly on those who try and constantly make excuses for their actions.
Call your attorney and show up 10 minutes early next time. Judge's tend to value their own time and the time of their staff and don't look kindly on those who try and constantly make excuses for their actions.


