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Incorrect admission of guilt

A plea of guilty can be used against you in a civil lawsuit. Essentially, the person suing you would not have to prove that you violated your duty of care to the other driver -- the guilty plea would be pretty much all they would need to show. If you feel you entered your guilty plea under circumstances where you did not understand your rights, your attorney should file a motion to have the original judge overturn the verdict and ask for a trial or a no contest plea. If more than 30 days...

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Do i need a lawyer?

You need an attorney. It is very likely that you will be charged with a criminal offense. If you have an attorney, he or she could contact the police for you to explain your side of the matter and perhaps avoid a future arrest. Most situations like this do not get better with inaction. Good luck.

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Can a Felony 5 be dismissed?

If you have been arrested for a felony indictment, that means a Grand Jury has reviewed evidence about the alleged crime and voted to have you charged. The prosecuting attorney who works with the Grand Jury likely recommended a Fifth Degree felony as the most appropriate charge. Most prosecutors are willing to reduce a Fifth Degree felony in return for a guilty plea to a misdemeanor. Depending on your past criminal record and the details of the alleged crime, you may avoid jail entirely if...

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My husband is being charged with Robbery, a second degree felony. What could he be sentenced?

The range of penalties in the previous answer is correct. However, you may also want to consider that a judge who is sentencing someone convicted on a Second Degree felony must start with the presumption that the person convicted should go to prison. It would be rare to receive the maximum sentence, but a judge certainly has the ability to do so. Most judges will listen closely to the recommendation of a probation officer who completes a pre-sentence investigation report. Good luck.

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What type of lawyer can help us?

You don't need a disability lawyer. This is a simple contract case. Any competent attorney who has handed contract disputes can help you. The lawyer will likely research case law that will help you determine whether you must repay the funds. Good luck. NOTE: Any information contained herein is intended for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice. Always confer with a qualified attorney in your state who can review the individual facts in your specific case.

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How can I collect a personal loan that I made to an ex-boyfriend?

The only way to collect a debt like this is by filing a lawsuit. In Ohio, you would file in Municipal Court. In Pennsylvania, you would file in District Court. The state where you file depends on where the contract was made. You can act as your own attorney but it is always more advisable to retain an attorney. If you win your lawsuit, you then get a "judgment" which allows you to collect. If he does not pay the judgment, you may be able to place a lien against any real estate he owns....

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7 yr old son intentionally hit by coach with ball. Is there anything we can do legally?

Under Pennsylvania law, assuming all your facts to be accurate and provable, you have two basic choices. One is to file a police report and ask the police to consider working with the District Attorney to bring a charge against the coach for criminal assault. Simple Assault is usually a Misdemeanor 2 charge, unless it is an assault by an adult on a child under 12, in which case it is a more serious Misdemeanor 1 (this seems to be the facts in your case). Or, you can go to the District...

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I got injured in april 2008 in my case is wating on the judge to make a decision, how long will i have to wait

Judges can take anywhere from several days to several months to issue a written decision. It usually depends on the individual judge's docket. Confer with your attorney and ask him or her what the typical backlog is for the judge in your case.

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Where or to whom do I report questionable comments by a deputy attorney general?

Having served as the Deputy Attorney General of Ohio, I'm very familiar with Attorneys General and their offices. Each employee of an Attorney General typical reports to a Unit or Section Chief and those people typically report to a senior attorney who in turn report to the Attorney General. The Attorney General is elected official. A written complaint to any or all of the people in that chain of command will get some type of response and if you can provide evidence to support your claim, may...

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My subordinates made accusations that I fostered a hostile work environment.

Although any lawsuit a fellow employee might bring about these allegations would be brought against your employer, you are prudent to be concerned about termination or discipline. Whenever circumstances like this arise, the first thing to do is to gather as much information as possible. This includes copies of emails/voicemails, lists of potential eyewitnesses, and your own written account of what you remember about the events in question. Next, meet with an attorney who understands...