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Howard Woodley Bailey
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Most pro bono work involves civil issues, not criminal. Most criminal...
John Patrick Guidry II
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Contact several local criminal defense firms, see what they have to say (...
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Howard Woodley Bailey
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I agree with the assessments of Mr Fox as far as your facts go, and suggest...
Michael D Fox
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I would suggest speaking to your husband's attorney again. If you are not...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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Most criminal defense work that is not handled by private defense lawyers, is...
Brian Neal Gurwitz
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I've been practicing criminal law in Orange County for about 15 years. Overall,...
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Howard Woodley Bailey
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In this forum and with the limited facts supplied, there is no way for one of...
Thomas C Gallagher
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Whether motions are filed or not means nothing to me, in terms of how good a...
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Ronald S. Pichlik
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Person One and Person Two could both be charged with be drunk and disorderly....
Edward Jerome Blum
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1 and 2 disorderly/drunk in public. 2 battery. 1 maybe battery for responding...
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Linda Friedman Ramirez
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It sounds like a tough situation. However, I would recommend that you or your...
Alan James Brinkmeier
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Too little information exists. Check with a lawyer in your locale to discuss...
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Howard Woodley Bailey
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Almost all pro bono representation involves civil, not criminal representation....
Shawn Alan Arnold
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It is not unusual for persons who have significant drug problems to have lapses...
Gretchen Kelley Brantley
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Not only does federal court have federal prosecutors but they also have federal...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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I agree with my colleague that if he cannot afford a lawyer, he needs to apply...
Robert Lee Marshall
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Since he's already been convicted, I am assuming you need an appellate attorney....
Joseph K. Chancellor
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I am an attorney that handles criminal defense matters in the federal courts. I...
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Robert Lee Marshall
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Public defenders are attorneys paid by the government to defend people who can'...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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I absolutely concur with the wise and cogent observations of my colleague. Good...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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You can check out the lawyers who list here on Avvo.com who are admitted to...
Loren M. Dickstein
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Any issue in criminal law is very complex and has tremendous potential...
John M. Kaman
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Although your story makes little sense in this condensed form, be assured that...
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In California the affirmative defense of 'coercion' is rarely available. If...
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I would reccomend Aaron Pelley. He was just interviewed in the Seattle Times...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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I agree with my colleague, and add that one of the best ways to find lawyers is...
Tracey Beryl Gallagher
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I ditto the response from counsel. A motion to suppress the evidence is filed...
Patrick Carlyle Cork
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Suppression motions should be filed whenever there is any reason to believe...
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John M. Kaman
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Since you are just asking this hypothetically I'll be brief. Incompetence,...
Brian Neal Gurwitz
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Mr. Kaman is correct. For the benefit of you and others who may be...
Jessica Ruth Towne
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You can either look for one at the website for the Georgia Association of...
Alan James Brinkmeier
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Always check background, experience, and disciplinary record before you hire...
Carlos Gonzalez
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contact our office at 646-633-4563. I will discuss the facts with you and...
Diana Michelle Tennis
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I agree that whatever the appointed defense counsel version of the rules they...
Jason Y. Chan
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Lawyers can give their opinion regarding a case. However, if you haven't...
John Lawrence Buckley
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I have read police reports and informed a potential client of possible defenses...
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Robert Lee Marshall
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If you cannot afford an attorney, your son can ask the judge to appoint the...
Keith John Bruno
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Agreed. The Public Defender's Office is the best funded organization to handle...
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Howard Woodley Bailey
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I recommend that you start your search for a lawyer by checking out the Avvo....
Alan James Brinkmeier
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Always check background, experience, and disciplinary record before you hire...

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