Terry Nelson

State of Practice : California
Member Since: 7/7/2010
Last Answer: 12/30/2010
Total Answered Questions 1449 Free Answers on the LawQA Network

About Me

Though an experienced in many areas of criminal law, Huntington Beach attorney Terry Nelson has a thriving DUI defense practice. Mr. Nelson has been practicing law for over 35 years. He earned his undergraduate degree in math and physics from University California, Berkeley and his law degree from Western State University College of Law. In his free time Mr. Nelson enjoys shooting, politics, muscle cars, and is a Boy Scout Adult Leader.

Firm Information

  • Firm Address
    2134 Main St., #130
    Huntington Beach, CA 92648
  • Contact Details

Areas of Practice

  • DUI
  • Criminal Defense
  • Criminal

Accreditations

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Answers

Will my friend be looking at any jail time for his first time offence?
How can I erase a theft background?
Should my daughter be charged with a felony for trying to defend her friend?
Can I get my charges dropped and not face jail time if this is my first offense?
How do I know if there is a warrant for my arrest for fighting?
How can I stop the police from harassing me and my family?
Am I in legal trouble to lying to the passport office?
Do I have to have my rights read to me for a misdemeanor?
Can I be charged with possesion after I have beenn arrested?
What happens if the wife does not want to press domestic violence charges?
Can the police legally search my car if I say no?
Can I file an expungement myself?
Will I have to go to another state to fight my case?
What can I do if I have not finished my alcohol classes?
What can I do if my friend was shoplifting and I am being charged?
How much will it cost to get a shoplifing charge expunged?
Would they make a deal on a domestic violence and rape case?
Can someone go to jail for sexual relations with a minor?
Can an appeals court judge hear the appeal of a trial they presided over as a trial court judge?
Is online casino gambling legal?
What happens if I am charged with possessing another persons drivers license?
How often does a DUI get reduced?
Can you be charged with a DUI after the fact?
Can I get my misdemeanor domestic violence charge removed from my record?
What is my sentence for a MIP charge?
Can I get an expungment while still owing restitution?
What are the consequences of filing a false police report?
Should the police officers have let me go?
What are the risks of being involved with a friend in a high profile theft case?
How can I reschedule a criminal court date?
Is the legal age of consent 16?
What criminal charges can result if a minor gets pregnant from an adult?
If I got my misdemeanors expunged, can I own a gun again?
Will the US extradite someone if they have been federally indicted?
Can my attorney refuse representation in the middle of a case because of money owed?
What can I expect after I am charged with theft?
What do I do if I was sexually assaulted but gave false reports to protect the attacker?
Can I be arrested without being read my miranda rights?
Will I be in trouble for using a fake twenty dollar bill?
Is there a statute of limiations on evidence found through a search warrant?
Can I postpone my criminal defense trial?
How could a DUI attorney help if there is overwhelming evidence?
How much will my theft charge cost me?
Do I have to speak with a police detective?
What should I do if I am a victim of sexual assault?
Can my felony charge be expunged?
Can the owner of a household be penalized if a resident has drugs?
What is the criminal law on questioning a minor?
Is there a statue of limitations on probation violation?
What are the legal consequences of minor accomplice to petty theft?
How long does the state have to press charges for a criminal offense?
Do I have to obey out of state laws?
What do you do after being falsely accused of a bomb threat?
Can I go to jail for refusal to take a breath test?
What does it mean when the DA declines to file charges against me?
How can I prove that I was not resisting arrest?
Is asking to be tried separately on the day of the trial too late?
Can I prevent my husband from going to jail?
Should I turn myself in after committing a crime?
Can police refuse to show a warrant to search your home?
How do I go about checking my criminal record?
How can I get my criminal record cleaned for the military?
What will happen if I stole a credit card and used it?
Can you present evidence during an opening statement?
Would a dismissed petty theft prevent me from going to law school?
Is the first drunk driving charge always a felony?
Do I need to report a verbal warning of drug possession to my probation officer?
What should I do to prove my innocence in an embezzlement case?
Does a first time criminal offense show up on a background check for employment?
Can my employer still see my dismissed DUI charge?
Can a DUI be removed from a driving record after Its been expunged from a criminal record?
Does a marijuana DUI have the same impact as a regular DUI?
What should you do if you find out police came to your home to ask you questions?
Can police question a minor child without a parent present?
How can I get a misdemeanor from shoplifting off of my record?
How long will my drivers license be suspended after a DUI?
Can I be charged of drug possession if my friend took the blame for me?
How can we win an appeal for my husband to carry a gun at work?
What is the best way for my husband to defend himself in court?
Can I get my license back if I got a dry and reckless?
How will a DUI affect my automobile insurance?
How often are drunk driving charges dropped?
How much money should I expect to spend on a DUI case?
What should I do after a DUI citation?
What is the difference between a DWI and a DUI?
Will my dismissed conviction still show other data on a background check?
Should I get my domestic violence felony charge expunged?
What do I do if a girl is accusing me of assault?
What am I charged with if I was arrested for having a gun in my car?
What are my options if I was wrongly accused of drug possession?
Will I lose visitation rights if I have been charged with a DUI?
Can I get an open container ticket if I was not pulled over?
What motions should my son file in his criminal defense case?
What should someone do if they are being falsely accused of a criminal charge?
Who is given immunity in court to plead the fifth?
Is there a statute of limitations for burglary and receiving stolen property?
What happens if I get pulled over and have a suspended license?
How long does my wife have to serve time for domestic violence?
Will I be eligible for a diversion program?
Do they let you use public defenders for a DUI?
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