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Does the husband have to pay the wife’s attorney’s fees?
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Sometimes. But it is not because he is the husband. If you earn a lot more income than your spouse does, then you might get ordered to pay a large portion of your spouse’s attorney’s fees. It just so happens that the husband often earns more than the
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I also received a subpoena from the defendant's attorney to appear as a witness on the same criminal case. Why?
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The defendant in a criminal case can also compel attendance of witnesses through a subpoena. A subpoena from the defense is also a court order, and willful failure to appear as ordered is also punishable as contempt, and may constitute a crime. You s
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Can the District Attorney's Office help me collect on a bad check?
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The District Attorney's "Checkbusters" Unit may be able to help you. For further information, call (661) 868-8500.
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Does the District Attorney's Office investigate complaints against judges?
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No. Complaints against judges should be addressed to the Commission on Judicial Performance.
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Does the District Attorney's Office investigate complaints against police officers?
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No. The conduct of a police officer in the performance of his or her duties is a personnel matter to be investigated by the law enforcement agency that employs the officer.
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Does the District Attorney's Office investigate complaints against attorneys?
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No. If you believe that an attorney has committed a crime, you should contact the appropriate law enforcement agency. If you believe an attorney has engaged in unethical conduct, you should contact the State Bar of California.
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Can I report a crime directly to the Kern County District Attorney's Office?
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A crime should be reported to the law enforcement agency that has jurisdiction over the community where the crime was committed.
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Does the District Attorney still handle child support enforcement?
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No. In January of 2002 the Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) became a separate department, and is no longer part of the District Attorney Office.
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Why is it so important to hire a passenger van attorney who is also an experienced trial attorney?
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Most personal injury cases settle before trial, but if you want to maximize your settlement, your attorney has to be willing to go all the way to the courtroom. The Duncan Firm has done this many times on major cases, including passenger van cases. M
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