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AV Preeminent Peer Rated Attorneys
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

  • Criminal Law LawyersDUI, Domestic Violence, and 14 more

John Thornton
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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.

Do I need an attorney for a dui?

Andrew Stephen Roberts
Answered by attorney Andrew Stephen Roberts
Criminal Law lawyer at Roberts Law Group
t is my belief that you should always have an attorney for a DUI.Public defenders are fine attorneys- they have too many files to deal with.
t is my belief that you should always have an attorney for a DUI.Public defenders are fine attorneys- they have too many files to deal with.

What day would be best to turn myself in to get on calendar for court?

Mark A. Broughton
Answered by attorney Mark A. Broughton (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Mark A. Broughton, PC
In many jurisdictions you ask the court clerk to place your matter on calendar to recall the warrant. The date you get is usually a few weeks away; the days of walking into court and placing yourself on calendar are in the past, in most places. But you can try. An attorney can assist you and can usually get an earlier date. Perhaps you'll get lucky and the clerk will place you on calendar the same day.
In many jurisdictions you ask the court clerk to place your matter on calendar to recall the warrant. The date you get is usually a few weeks away; the days of walking into court and placing yourself on calendar are in the past, in most places. But you can try. An attorney can assist you and can usually get an earlier date. Perhaps you'll get lucky and the clerk will place you on calendar the same day.
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Do you still owe the court costs and miscellaneous costs if you serve your full sentence for grand theft conviction?

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Answered by attorney Terry Alan Nelson (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Nelson & Lawless
You must comply with all terms of sentencing and probation/parole. If ordered to pay as part of that, pay or face a warrant. Read your sentencing report.
You must comply with all terms of sentencing and probation/parole. If ordered to pay as part of that, pay or face a warrant. Read your sentencing report.
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