James A Bates

State of Practice : California
Member Since: 7/15/2011
Last Answer: 12/28/2011
Total Answered Questions 351 Free Answers on the LawQA Network

About Me

Criminal defense attorney James A. Bates has been practicing Criminal Law for 31 years. He is committed to serving those individuals in the Antelope Valley and in the Southern California area who need an expert to make sure their rights are protected. His office is located at 42225 10th Street West, Suite 101, in Lancaster.

Mr. Bates is highly respected and very well-known in the Los Angeles and Antelope Valley Courthouses. Criminal law is a very specialized area of law that should only be handled by an experienced Criminal defense lawyer with a proven track record, expertise, and excellent reputation.

With 31 years of successful experience, James A. Bates has earned an excellent reputation with the judges, opposing attorneys, and the legal community.

He is a member of the California State Bar Association, in good standing, and currently resides in the Antelope Valley.

Firm Information

  • Firm Address
    42225 10th Street West, Suite 101
    Lancaster, CA Lancaster
  • Contact Details
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Areas of Practice

  • DUI
  • Criminal Defense
  • Criminal
  • Defense

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Answers

Can I get a DUI if my car was parked?
What should I do with my DUI?
My 17 year old son was arrested for felony grand theft, what type of punishment does this crime hold?
Can the police record you and another party as evidence?
What will happen if you are drunk in public while on probation?
How can I fight the disorderly conduct?
What can I do if my case was not filed?
If a felony conviction was reduced to a misdemeanor, do I have to disclose it on job applications?
How much time can I serve in jail for a PC 273.5 first offense?
Will a misdemeanor offense show up on a background check?
How much time can my husband get if he violated parole?
Does a prior DUI conviction over 12 years ago appear as a second one?
What will happen to me if I am getting charged with a third DUI?
What do I do if I have a warrent out for my arrest?
Which states don't count out of state felonies?
Is there any way that I can serve my time without going to jail?
What is the worst possible outcome for getting caught with possession?
Can I fire my attorney if I don't feel he is qualified?
Can you get a joint suspension?
What happens if I get drunk in public while on probation for a DUI?
Do I need to go to a court hearing for a DUI?
Do I need to attend a course for a DUI?
What are the fees associated with getting a DUI?
When will I get my license suspended?
Do I have to go to jail for a DUI?
How long does a DUI charge remain on my record?
Can I plead no contest to my DUI charges?
Can I get charged with DUI if police pulled me over for a traffic violation?
What is implied consent warning?
Should I readily agree for a breathalyzer test?
Can a police really stop a driver just by under suspicion?
Can you be charged with a DUI without being pulled over?
Can I get my driving license without taking the program?
What will happen if I got an open container charge?
Can they charge me of DUI if I was not driving?
What can I be charged with if I drove without license?
Can I get automobile insurance after getting charged with DUI?
Can I represent myself in court?
Why did the officer took my license and issued me suspension?
Can I choose which sobriety to take?
Should I answer the police when questioned about drinking?
Is there any way that I can change the court's decision?
What penalties am I facing?
How long will the alcohol education program last?
How will an officer tell that a person is committing DUI?
What will happen if I missed the DUI school?
Do I have to attend an alcohol class for my first DUI?
How many years will my record keep my DUI?
Is it legal to be arrested without breathalyzer?
What happens if both drivers in an accident are DUI?
Does someone get arrested if a police report is filed?
Can the police question my minor child?
What if I was charged and fined because of someone else's violation?
Was I required to answer the officer questions for DUI?
How can I fight the DUI charge?
How long does the state have before DUI charges must be filed?
Is it legal to stop me for a DUI charge?
Will a detention only without arrest keep me from getting a job in the future?
Will my husband get convicted for drunk driving?
Can an officer charge me for DUI even if my BAC did not reach the threshold?
Will not taking the breath analyzer make my case worse?
What are my chances of having my DUI lowered?
Should I get an attorney?
What can i do if I was charged with possession while driving someone else's car?
Can I be eligible for half the time with a burglary charge?
Is it my responsibility to keep checking with the DA to notify me of my arraignment date?
Is it possible to search if I am given a felony ticket?
Can I be charged for something that isn't ticketed?
What can happen if I'm charged with possession of two ounces of marijuana in a vehicle?
Will I pay fines or end up in jail?
Can I ask for continuance?
What will happen if I am caught with a fake ID?
How much does it cost to hire a DUI lawyer?
What happens if I miss the DMV hearing?
Can I be charged for DUI even if I am not drunk?
Should I plead not guilty?
What will happen if I was caught selling drugs?
What if I cannot pay the fine for DUI?
Is it legal to be detained for DUI?
Will a police searching my dorm room show up on my record?
Does it aggravate my case if I refuse the breath analyzer?
How long will I be in jail if I am proven guilty for driving under the influence?
Can my DUI be removed from my record?
What should I do if someone else called the police on me?
Would I still have a warrant if I set a court date?
Can the kids at the party be arrested for trespassing?
How can I fire my attorney when the judge will not allow it?
Can I get a DUI case dismissed if I was not read my rights?
How do I know if a field sobriety test is accurate?
Is it legal to take away my license before I am convicted of a DUI?
Can I get a DUI based on driving behavior?
Will I definitely be considered guilty if I did not pass the breath test?
Do policemen have to run plates before a stop is made?
Is there any way to get my case dismissed if my Miranda rights were violated?
How much time could you spend in jail for 3 DUIs?
Is it worth it for me to invest in a lawyer to have the case dismissed?
Can I be convicted of petty theft?
Can a DUI conviction be expunged?
What will happen when my husband takes tests?
Can I fall under the three strike law if I move states?
Disclaimer: The responses above do not form an attorney-client relationship, nor are they intended to be anything other than the educated opinions of the author. They should not be relied upon as legal advice.

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