Patrick T. Donovan’s Answers
Patrick has answered 233 questions
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My 21 year old son got caught stealing $89 dollars worth of merchandise at JC penneys,
YES YES and Yes, The reason is because if your son is able to convince the clerk not to issue the complaint the case will end right there and it will not go on hkis criminal record. A seasoned...
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Should i be looking for an attorney
Yes. Any time you are charged with a crime you need an attorney.
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My boyfriend got arrested for possesion of a gun , and drugs, any attorneys do pro bono work?
If your boyfriend cannot afford an attorney he can ask the court to appoint him a lawyer. He would be interviewed by the Probation Department to see if he qualifies for an appointed lawyer. If he...
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Do I need to hire a lawyer
Before you hire a lawyer contact yuour insurance company. Normally they have a duty to defend cases like yours.
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What rights do I have if I am the victim in an assault and battery?
I do not believe you have a case against the housing authority.
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What happens if you get arrested while a case is pending? you can't make bond, how long do you go to jail? what are best opt?
If you are arrested for a new crime while your case is pending your previous bail can be revoked and you can be held with bail for up to sixty days without bail. If your bail is not revoked, and it...
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My boyfriend got arrrested for a handgun and drugs are there attys that do pro bono work for cases like these?
If your boyfriend cannot afford an attorney he can ask the court to appoint him a lawyer. He would be interviewed by the Probation Department to see if he qualifies for an appointed lawyer. If he...
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Worth fight a first offense DUI case?
You cannot get a second offense if you don't have a first. Talk to an experienced dwi lawyer, see what he/she thinks of your case then make your decision.
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My boyfriend was arrested for MA 265 13H and is need of a pro bono lawyer.
I do not know why he needs someone to work for no pay. If he qualifies he can be appointed an attorney. If not he should expect to pay someone not have someone do a service for him for nothing.
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Can I get oui punishment lowered if I was fleeing harm's way?
The punishment for on OUI is typically the same, there is no way to have it lowered only judges may be more strict. Given the facts as you stated there is a good chance the judge would impose the...
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