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Howard Woodley Bailey
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In essence, given the risks and potential consequences to your future, you need...
Matthew John Hachigian
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Your best bet is to sit down with an attorney and go over the facts of the case...
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Why don't you first review the tape with your attorney and then decide whether...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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Obviously you were busy when he called, and given the typical busy life of...
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Thomas Robert Siegel
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Contributor Level 5

Of course legal representation is not necessary. On the other hand, I always...
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Alan James Brinkmeier
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It would be worth your while to consult with a traffic attorney familiar with...
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Michael Lee Mau
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At the arraignment, the clerk or judge will detail available options. Traffic...
Matthew John Hachigian
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If you fail the drug test or don't complete SWAP, a Violation of your...
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Scott Weymouth Lawrence
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I agree with my colleague Mr. Hogan. You have no legal issue unless the...
Robert Smead Hogan
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Since you were the one who was driving under the influence, you can't complain...
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Alan James Brinkmeier
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This is a motion of the government to enhance defendant's mandatory minimum...
Thomas Robert Siegel
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If this is truly his first offense, it is likely that the State will offer...
Michael J. Helfand
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I agree that it's unlikely your friend will spend time in jail for this....
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Thomas Robert Siegel
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Let me suggest that you post your question in the Arizona geographical area as...
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Erik Glen Swanson
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Contributor Level 7

Just have her add you as an additional driver - there's no cost (at least I've...
John M. Kaman
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Of course it's allowed. You have a 5th amendment right against self-...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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If you ask for a trial and do not testify, who is presenting your side of the...
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David Wayne Willis
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Speeding is not a sign of DUI, it was actually ruled out in a study to...
Matthew John Hachigian
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As of right now, you have been charged with driving under the influence of...
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Thomas Robert Siegel
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Contributor Level 5

The statute covering expungement and sealing is 20 ILCS 2630/5. An aggravated...
Drew D. Ledbetter
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Criminal intent is almost always an element of violent crimes. You should...
Howard Woodley Bailey
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I agree with my colleague, criminal defense is not a do-it-yourself project....
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John M. Kaman
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You can't go to jail for cheating on your girlfriend and the person you cheated...
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Linda Friedman Ramirez
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I am going to assume from your quesiton that federal charges have been filed,...
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Linda Friedman Ramirez
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His attorney most likely has discussed with him the possibility of cooperation,...
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John M. Kaman
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The legislative process moves at its own pace. Your question reminds me of the...
Linda Friedman Ramirez
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You can keep track of federal sentencing legislation through FAMM.org. (Link...

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