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Could you face more time you are being tried with a co-defendent?? Rather than each having a seperate trial??
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Answered on June 10, 2010
No, it should not change the possible sentence. Also, in the vast majority of cases it is much better to have a separate trial. It allows more...
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What are the procedures for having my record expunged, sealed, or items removed?
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Answered on June 09, 2010
It is not possible to "expunge" a criminal conviction. You can only "expunge" information/data which is deemed "non-conviction" information/data....
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Hi my name is vijay and i am being charged with Burglary 2 of a church
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Answered on June 04, 2010
For first time offenses, the Prosecutor is often willing to reduce the charge to one or more gross misdemeanors -- such as criminal trespass and...
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I have been charged with theft 3rd degree. And I have a pre-trial conference. What will happen in the conference?
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Answered on June 04, 2010
Often, the Prosecutor will agree to a resolution that does not result in a permanent conviction on your record. Better yet, sometimes they will...
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Unknowingly took a gun through screening at sea tac
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Answered on May 27, 2010
The answer to this question depends largely on your words and actions at Seatac. The State has the burden of proving beyond a reasonable doubt that...
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Whats the maximum punishment for a 4th degree domestic violence
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Answered on December 22, 2009
The maximum punishment for Fourth Degree Assault is one year in prison. It is also common for the court to order an evaluation and participation in...
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Can a person ask for another proffer to aswer a question differntly or further explain thier answer to the US ADA?
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Answered on December 15, 2009
In most instances, the U.S. Attorney will accept and appreciate a "clarification" of an answer, particularly if that clarification helps them...
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I'am looking for a low cost attorney.
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Answered on December 15, 2009
The first "cost" you should consider, is the cost of a bad result. The second "cost" you should consider is the regret you may feel if you get a...
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If it is crucial to your defense, can your attorney subpoena the telephone records of your accuser?
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Answered on December 03, 2009
Yes, you can subpoena telephone records from your accuser, and also from the phone company itself. I usually prefer to subpoena records directly...
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What is the typical plea when busted with marijuana and paraphernalia? I also got a ticket for an open container.
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Answered on December 03, 2009
Each jurisdiction, and ofter each prosecutor, have different standards as to a "typical plea" in a case like this. In most jurisdictions, this...
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