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Can I have a guilty plea vacated in Georgia?

You need to speak to an attorney licensed to practice law in Georgia. However, it is unlikely that you will be able to vacate a guilty plea after so much time has passed. Generally, there are only a few grounds to vacate an old conviction, such as newly discovered evidence of actual innocence that could not reasonably have been found at the time, or prosecutorial misconduct.

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Do I need an education lawyer?

It is possible that you can file a criminal charge. Under 720 ILCS 5/3-6, the Limitation on prosecutions is extended in a variety of circumstances. For example, subsection (i) says "When the victim is under 18 years of age at the time of the offense, a prosecution for criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, [statute goes on to list a number of offenses] may be commenced within 20 years after the child victim attains 18 years of age." Speak to the police of the prosecutor'...

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Can a first time armed robber be convicted at 50% of time instead of 85% of the sentence? Whats reasons for getting 85%?

The reason for getting 85% is that the legislators who write the laws felt that certain crimes deserve harsher punishment, so they passed a law requiring certain felonies, such as Armed Robbery, have limited "good time."

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What exactly is the penalty for drinking alcohol in the public way in Chicago?

It is extremely unlikely that your friend would be charged if your defense blames him. In theory, it is possible. You are charged under the Chicago Municipal Code, not the criminal code, but since the ordinance carries jail time as a possible punishment, it is a misdemeanor.

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My 13yo son was physically assaulted by 2girls in his grammar school,bcuz he wouldn't give them money. Can I have them arrested?

In my experience schools often become involved in disputes between students, even when they occur off school property. I think talking to the school is a good first step. Also, do you have the video you refer to? If not, have you seen it? If not, I would obtain it first to make sure it shows what you believe it will show. If the school is unresponsive, you may need to contact the police.

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What are the implications of an altercation with my wife...can I continue to occupy my home? Can I be arrested and jailed?

Since you have said that she did not call the police, it appears no criminal charges are pending. If that is true, you have the right to return to your own home and to see your children. However, that may prompt her to call the police. This may be a situation that requires a marriage counselor instead of a lawyer, or a divorce lawyer instead of a criminal lawyer.

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DOES ICE ALWAYS PICK YOU UP FROM THE JAIL.?

I currently have a client who was released on bond from the Cook County Jail. However, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested him at his home a few weeks later and he is now in ICE custody. The more contacts your boyfriend has with the law, the more likely it becomes that ICE will arrest and deport him.

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Do we have legal recourse for theft against us after six+ years even though the stolen items were just found?

According to 720 ILCS 5/3-5, most prosecutions must be commenced within 3 years after the commission of the offense if it is a felony, or within 1 year and 6 months if it is a misdemeanor. It is probable that it is too late to prosecute, but to be sure you should contact the police or prosecutor for your jurisdiction.

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How do I find a good criminal defense lawyer?

Experience is key. Ask any potential lawyer how many murders the have defended in their career. Be realistic, because no one can make a practice out of just homicide cases. One every few years is fine. Also, how recently has the person defended a murder case? It should be within the last two to three years, because the law is always changing. Also, it is important to find a lawyer who does not shy away from jury trials. How many juries has the lawyer tried in the last two years? Another...

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Hi i live in aurora il. & would like to know what i need to do to get a aspongment it's been over 14 years since my case

First, you need to see if you qualify. Generally, you may expunge a sentence of Supervision, or 410 probation, or sometimes TASC probation. Also, you cannot have any convictions for other cases. In addition, you cannot have any pending cases. If you received one of those types of sentence, then you need to file an expungement petition. You can obtain one from the Clerk of the Circuit Court for the Judicial District your reside in. You must fill it out, along with a notice of filing, and...