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DUI, Multiple DUI’s

Drunk Driving (DUI) Attorney Hanford | Drunk Driving Attorney Lemoore Multiple Drunk Driving (DUI) Offenses 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Time Drunk Driving (DUI) Charges People who have been charged with second or third Drunk Driving (DUI) offenses are considered multiple offenders. This means that, unlike first time offenders, they will face enhanced legal penalties if they are […]

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3-Strike Cases

What is California’s three strikes law? California’s three strikes law is a sentencing scheme that adds significant time to the prison sentences of certain repeat offenders convicted of felonies. As of June 30, 2010, the California state prison population included 32,479 second strikers and 8,647 third strikers. Because “strike” sentences can be triggered by any […]

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Misdemeanors

People often think of misdemeanors as minor offenses that can simply be plead guilty to and involve minimal, if any, repercussions. This can be the case in certain circumstances, but a single misdemeanor conviction could hurt you in any number of ways. A misdemeanor conviction could preclude you from finding work in certain fields. You […]

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Felonies

What is a Felony? Felony charges represent the most serious types of crimes, and each state has different punishments for these offenses. Felonies are different from lesser crimes, which are called misdemeanors. Typical felonies: Murder / Homicide: The unlawful killing, with malice aforethought, of another human. Rape: sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse, which is […]

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Foreclosure

Distressed homeowners are encouraged to contact their lenders and loan servicers directly to inquire about foreclosure prevention options that are available. If you are experiencing difficulty communicating with your mortgage lender or servicer about your need for mortgage relief, click here for information about organizations that can help contact lenders and servicers on your behalf […]

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

A chapter 13 case begins by filing a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the debtor has a domicile or residence. Unless the court orders otherwise, the debtor must also file with the court: (1) schedules of assets and liabilities; (2) a schedule of current income and expenditures; (3) a schedule of […]

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

The chapter of the Bankruptcy Code providing for “liquidation,” ( i.e., the sale of a debtor’s nonexempt property and the distribution of the proceeds to creditors.) The “current monthly income” received by the debtor is a defined term in the Bankruptcy Code and means the average monthly income received over the six calendar months before […]

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Traffic Infraction/Offense Law

Our office regularly handles the following types of traffic tickets: – Traffic infractions (Class A & Class B) – Traffic offenses (Misdemeanor & Felony) There are two common types of traffic tickets. The least severe, and most commonly issued, are traffic infractions. The more severe tickets, which are somewhat less frequently issued, are traffic offense […]

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