Peter Goldscheider

State of Practice : California
Member Since: 10/6/2010
Last Answer: 12/30/2011
Total Answered Questions 1210 Free Answers on the LawQA Network

About Me

Peter F. Goldscheider has handled literally thousands of criminal cases including homicides some of which carried the death penalty, sexual assaults, white collar and computer related offenses, narcotics offenses, fraud and theft cases, driving under the influence and other traffic related matters and many additional areas as well. Attorney is also an experienced appellate advocate in both state and federal court including handling petitions for writs of habeas corpus. Also handles juvenile court matters. Has tried well over 150 jury trials and innumerable motions of all sorts.

Firm Information

  • Firm Address
    438 Cambridge Ave. Suite 250
    Palo Alto, CA 94306
  • Contact Details

Areas of Practice

  • DUI
  • Criminal Defense
  • Criminal
  • Defense

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Answers

What happens if you don't attend Judge ordered support meetings?
Can my DWI be removed from my record if I paid all the fees?
What is violation code 21330?
I have been charged with federal criminal conviction 15 years ago by food stamp fraud, can I get it expunged?
If there is no evidence, can you still be convicted or charged?
How do I know if I will be spending time in jail or prison?
How much time can I be sentenced to?
Is a US citizen able to get a passport and visa with a pending misdemeanor charge?
What do I do if I was charged with petty theft?
Will a detention only no arrest as stated on release paper deter me from getting a job requiring background checks?
Can the police from one county serve a search warrant to another county?
I have three felony charges, what might happen?
My 17 year old son was arrested for felony grand theft, what type of punishment does this crime hold?
Can you trust public defenders to work as hard as paid attorneys?
Can the police record you and another party as evidence?
What do we do about a case that hasn't been filed for four years?
What do I have to do in order to get my driver's licence back after 3 DUIs?
How much time can a felon get for gun possesion?
What will happen to my cousin who was caught holding ecstasy for a friend?
Am I going to be arrested?
Should my friend accept prop 36 or take the case to the trial?
Can I change the jail time so I can attend the DUI meetings?
Can the district attorney file a new charge?
Will my possesion ticket come up on a background check?
Will I go to jail for theft if I have a prior from 12 years ago?
What can I do if my case was not filed?
Can I purchase a gun if I have a restraining order?
Can a good attorney help beat a PC459 charge?
Is it possible to get a wet reckless?
Does a prior DUI conviction over 12 years ago appear as a second one?
Can I get any money back from my mother's case?
How much time will I have to do for a failure to appear?
What will happen to me if I am getting charged with a third DUI?
Does a wet reckless require an IID?
What do I do if I have a warrent out for my arrest?
What are the statute of limitations for criminal charges in the state?
How can I expunge a petty theft before 18 months?
Can my driver's license be revoked for drinking in public?
Is it legal for the police to impound my car?
What can I do if I was charged with possession but only cited?
What is the worst possible outcome for getting caught with possession?
What driving privileges are at stake if I get caught for DUI?
How can I help my brother if he was not really given a public defender?
Do I need to go to a court hearing for a DUI?
When will I get my license suspended?
What happens if I got my license suspended at the DMV?
Can I own a gun if I have a weapons felony?
Can my ex girlfriend accuse me of statutory rape from two years ago?
Can I own a handgun if my step father has convicted felonies?
What if evidence is withheld?
What does a minimum eligible parole date mean on a life sentence?
How can I find out if my cases were sealed?
Do I really need to hire an attorney to fight my DUI case?
What is implied consent warning?
Should I readily agree for a breathalyzer test?
Can I get my case if the officer did not read my Miranda rights?
Can a police really stop a driver just by under suspicion?
Can you be charged with a DUI without being pulled over?
How long before we can get the lab results for my son's DUI?
Can detectives still question me if I have been served a subpoena?
Will police contact my mother if her name is on the registration?
Is it breaching attorney client privileges if a public defender persuades the DA?
What will happen if I got an open container charge?
What can I do if the police officers are threatening my mother about drugs?
How do I get a job if I have a criminal record from seven years ago?
What are my gun ownership rights if I have a domestic violence charge?
What happens after I got arrested for a possession of a controlled substance?
What can I be charged with if I drove without license?
Can I represent myself in court?
Can I choose which sobriety to take?
Should I answer the police when questioned about drinking?
What is the penalty for filing a false police report?
If someone admits drugs were theirs will they drop charges on other person that was charged?
Is there any way that I can change the court's decision?
What penalties am I facing?
What will happen if I missed the DUI school?
Can I have medical marijuana on a formal probation?
How can I erase a DUI arrest, that was dismissed in court, so I can travel?
What should I do if I know my insurance won't be able to settle by date set by court?
What can happen to me if I bought alcohol for the under age?
How do I clear driving on a suspended licence?
Is it true that I cannot obtain firearm because of suspended license?
Does someone get arrested if a police report is filed?
Is it legal to buy a fake ID?
What happens if I break the welfare and institutions code section 602?
Can the police question my minor child?
What happens with my son's case for second degree robbery?
What if I was charged and fined because of someone else's violation?
Can I receive my gun rights back?
Was I required to answer the officer questions for DUI?
What should I do if I have been arrested for a DUI?
Can an individual with multiple DUI be eligible to accompany a 15 minor with a beginner's permit?
Do I have to take a roadside test for DUI?
Will a detention only without arrest keep me from getting a job in the future?
Can a dismissed criminal case come up later on?
Is there a certain amount of time the DA has to get a blood result?
Will my husband get convicted for drunk driving?
How long is the usual period of time for license suspension?
Will I be convicted for DUI?
Will not taking the breath analyzer make my case worse?
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