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Joseph Preston Strom Jr.
Columbia Criminal Defense Attorney.
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  1. Harry Edward Hudson Jr
  2. Paul Dezso de Holczer
  3. Joseph Preston Strom Jr.
  4. Craig S Orent

Can I be charged with strong arm robbery when nothing was taken and I had no intentions on doing a robbery?

Asked by a user in Spartanburg, SC - 5 months ago.

If you rob someone without a gun, you may be charged with Strom Armed Robbery. You should hire and attorney to help with because you are facing posible jail time, if convicted.

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  2. Craig S Orent
  3. Richard C. Southard
  4. John Leif Fossum

Has any laws been passed reducing federal sentecing from 85% to 65%

Asked by a user in Estill, SC - 4 months ago.

A prisoner is eligible for 54 day a year(85%) for good time after his first year. That is why you often see defendants sentenced to 1yeaer and 1 day. You may also receive a reduction for providing substantial assistance to the government under Rule 35 or a 5K1.1 motion

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  1. Paul Dezso de Holczer
  2. David F Stoddard
  3. Joseph Preston Strom Jr.
  4. Richard C. Southard

I have been subpoena to court to testify against my brother, can i plea the fifth since he's my brother?

Asked by a user in Sumter, SC - 4 months ago.

It is possible for the court to issue a bench warrant if you do not comply with a subpena. A lawyer would need to see your subpena to determine if it is valid.

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  1. Joseph Preston Strom Jr.
  2. Benjamin J Lieberman
  3. Mark C Cogan

Can a sixteen almost seventeen year old girl date a guy that is twenty two years old in the state of south Carolina?

Asked by a user in Moncks Corner, SC - 4 months ago.

My web page outlines the answer to your question. Pete Strom

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  2. Christian K. Lassen II

Can I sue Pharmaceutical companies for not placing warnings on their medications that their products can cause tooth decay ?

Asked by a user in York, SC - 5 months ago.

I have add a link to my web page on products liability which will give you more information about the topic. These cases are difficult and expensive to prove and unless you have serious physical impairment and/or hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical bill, a lawyer cannot justify bring a lawsuit. Pete Strom

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How much time will I get?

Asked by a user in Columbia, SC - 4 months ago.

You could get up to 4 years. You should hire an attorney. Pete Strom http://stromlawcriminalattorneys.com/probationparole-violation-consequences/

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Social Host laws with third party

Asked by a user in Summerville, SC - 4 months ago.

It is clear that anyone under 21 drinking at your house and later causing injury would expose you to a civil suit. Sense he is over 21, it is not as clear but would depend on the specific facts. I would put your homeowner insurance on notice of the accident and consult an attorney before giving any statement. We have handles case on both sides. http://stromlawaccidentlawyer.com/accident-lawyer/dui-victim/ Pete Strom www.stromlaw.com

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  1. David F Stoddard
  2. Joseph Preston Strom Jr.

In the state of sc, what can i do to clear my record if my conviction is possession of marijuana with intent to distribute?

Asked by a user in Saint George, SC - 4 months ago.

I have outlined the process on our web site. http://stromlawcriminalattorneys.com/expungements-and-pardons-in-south-carolina/ Pete Strom