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Santa Cruz Residents, consider several factors when selecting a lawyer including their experience, expertise, and reputation. AV Rated Attorneys represent a distinguished group of lawyers who have received top ratings from their peers for their exceptional ethical standards and an A grade (4.5 or higher).

John W. Thornton

4.9
61 Reviews

  • 303 Potrero St., Ste. 30, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

  • Law Firm with 1 lawyer2 awards

  • The office of John W. Thornton, Attorney at Law is a Santa Cruz, California law firm that deals exclusively with criminal defense. With over 20 years of experience as a criminal... Read More

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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

What is my punishment if I was caught with suspended license?

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Answered by attorney Jared Christian Winter (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Law Office of Jared C. Winter
Jail time for driving on a suspended license is very rare unless you have multiple priors. The best thing you could do to prepare for court is to get your driver's license.
Jail time for driving on a suspended license is very rare unless you have multiple priors. The best thing you could do to prepare for court is to get your driver's license.
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Can I have my case dismissed if the victim recanted her story and asked the judge to grant us contact and the judge did?

Nathaniel D Shafer
Answered by attorney Nathaniel D Shafer
Criminal Law lawyer at Natty Shafer Law
Ultimately, it is up to a prosecutor to decide if a case is going to be dismissed. The prosecutor may not know that the story has been recanted.
Ultimately, it is up to a prosecutor to decide if a case is going to be dismissed. The prosecutor may not know that the story has been recanted.

What happens when you refuse a breathalyzer?

Mark R. Thiessen
Answered by attorney Mark R. Thiessen
Criminal Law lawyer at Thiessen Law Firm
MIP are no tolerance. So even the cop saying that you smelled like alcohol would be enough for an MIP. If you refused, you'd probably get the same thing, but it may be easier if you wanted to fight it at a trial if you refused. Hire an experienced attorney in your area and they can probably get you deferred adjudication probation.
MIP are no tolerance. So even the cop saying that you smelled like alcohol would be enough for an MIP. If you refused, you'd probably get the same thing, but it may be easier if you wanted to fight it at a trial if you refused. Hire an experienced attorney in your area and they can probably get you deferred adjudication probation.
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