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What is a diversion program in regards to a first offense grand theft felony?

Its a form of probation. YOu will have to go to a theft class and do some community service hours. Once completed the charges will be dismissed. One year after that you should have some one file a motion to have your arrest record sealed.

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CAN I BE FOUND GUILTY OF GRAND THEFT & UTTERING A FORGED INSTRUMENT?

I do not think so. However, I would call my office and ask for me for a free consultation. . Sent from Scot's IPhone Scot D. Goldberg, Esquire Goldberg, Racila, D'Alessandro & Noone, LLC 1533 Hendry Street, Suite 200 Fort Myers, FL 33901 239.461.5508 239.461.3915 (Facsimile) E-mail ScotGoldberg@goldberg-law.com Website- www.Goldberg-law.com CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This electronic mail transmission has been sent by a law office. It may contain information that is...

What is considered a reasonable settlement offer for personal injuries

Lets asume this is in Florida. You will be entitled to more than one type of compensation. They will have to pay for your time out of work at 66.6 % for up to 104 weeks. They will have to retrain you in an area that your new limitations will alow you to do. They will have to pay your impairment benifits base on your 17% IR. \ Now they will be resposable for all of your future medial care for the injuries on the job for the rest of your life. So that is what they are trying to settle...

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A warrant was issued for failing to appear at DUI hearing, person left the U.S. what will happen upon return to the U.S.

depending where this DUI took place, there will be a warrent issued and that person will be picked up to answer to the charges

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I had an auto accident, apparently my automobile slipped on black ice can I sue anyone?

The quick answer is no. Unless someone else caused you to loose cotrol of the car, you would not be able to make a claim for your injuries because there would be no to go after. However, depending on what state your are in there may be personal injury protection that will pay your medical bills, and if you have property dameage on your insurance on the car that may take care of your damage to your car. I am not offering legal advice, assume I do not know the law in your state and that I...

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Can a debtor face criminal liability for not paying back on a loan

The short answer is yes. If it was a crime when it happened it would still be a crime today. There would be a question as the weather the state of ILL. would still go forward with the charges. However, just because you pais the victim back does not make it less of a crime. The smart thing to do would be to get a criminal attorney in the are where the crime took place and have them talk with the victim. That way you will not be in a position to incriminate yourself anymore than you...

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I did not take the rental car company's insurance and got in an accident, now I am being sued what can I do

Please note that I am only licensed in State of Florida and this is for general information purposes only. The first thing I would do is contact my own car insurance company and let the know what happened. Normaly you should have coverage there for any actions in other vehicle that you are in. You can also check with your agent that sold you your policy for your own personal car.

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What to do if there are damages when I got my car back from repossession?

The first thing that you needto do is send a certified letter to both the action company and the tow truck that pick it up. you will have to find out what is worng with it and how much it will cost to fix and ask them to pay that amount. IF they will not then you will need to take them to court. YOu may be able to do it yourself in small claims court depending on the amount. If not you will have to contact an attorney to help you get some justice from this company. The above information...

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Im being accused of a few different felonies and the DA wants me to take a deal that I dont want to. Do I need a lawyer?

The question in easy. YOu have to have a lawyer to advocate your position. You are not skilled to know the criminal laws of your state and need to hire someone that can advocate your position and cousel you on the right decision to make that are in your best intrests. The above information is provided for discussion purposes only. I believe in helping people and answering their questions and providing information and solutions. To encourage and facilitate this practice, it is understood...

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Boyfriend took out a loan to buy me a car I made payments but now broke up what are my rights

I would start now getting my papers togather for a fight. As far as the law is concerned the car belongs to him. What you will have to do is sue him and show the court that you have been making payments for a car that he is not using. It may take some time but you hsould be able to get t the car in your name or the money back from your EX. The above information is provided for discussion purposes only. I believe in helping people and answering their questions and providing information and...

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