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What should I do? My fiancé is charged with 4 distribution of class b and 1 charge of possession of class b.

David's answer | Answered on November 14, 2016

Given the charges, I have to assume that you applied for a court-appointed attorney and, unless your income disqualified you, the Court appointed a...

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Chances of being jailed for first count of criminal harassment without any criminal background ?

David's answer | Answered on October 28, 2016

I agree with attorney Hertzberg --- hiring an attorney to represent you at this stage is CRITICAL. If a complaint issues against you and you are...

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First offence of Larceny Under $250, Will I get jail time?

David's answer | Answered on October 25, 2016

Attorney Owen is generally correct; the only thing I would add is that if you are to be charged, since it is a misdemeanor offense you are entitled...

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Is reckless driving a criminal offense that could possibly cause denial of a firearm liscence?

David's answer | Answered on October 18, 2016

From your question, it sounds like you resolved the reckless driving charge in NH. You don't disclose the disposition, and that could be...

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How does this make sense im not sure what it means.

David's answer | Answered on September 30, 2016

The "expiration warrant rls" is RMV-speak confirming that you took care of whatever the problem was and, therefore, the license suspension for that...

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If you are on probation and u had a previous charge dismissed without prejudice can u be violated if that charge gets reopened?

David's answer | Answered on September 23, 2016

If the "A & B" that is being "re-opened" allegedly occurred BEFORE your boyfriend was placed on probation, it will have no impact because he can't...

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The house I was leasing was just sold to a new owner. Can the new owner throw me out?

David's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

No. If your lease is still valid (you didn't indicate the term of the lease), the new owner must honor it. Furthermore, the police won't do...

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My d. was cited for leaving the scene of property damage after minor bumper scratch. can she get diversion?

David's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

You and your daughter should contact a local lawyer ASAP, for a consultation in any event. Even before she gets a "notice to appear in court" she...

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Can I get introuble for witnessing something illegal?

David's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

This is a good question, as it involves two cultural "shifts" that have taken place in the last five years or so. The first, of course, is the...

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What can I expect different now in My trial?

David's answer | Answered on August 30, 2016

The other 2 answers are generally correct --- you can, and should, reach out to the Victim Witness Advocate office of the District Attorney and...

David G. Mintz's Answers (238)

What should I do? My fiancé is charged with 4 distribution of class b and 1 charge of possession of class b.

Chances of being jailed for first count of criminal harassment without any criminal background ?

First offence of Larceny Under $250, Will I get jail time?

Is reckless driving a criminal offense that could possibly cause denial of a firearm liscence?

How does this make sense im not sure what it means.

If you are on probation and u had a previous charge dismissed without prejudice can u be violated if that charge gets reopened?

The house I was leasing was just sold to a new owner. Can the new owner throw me out?

My d. was cited for leaving the scene of property damage after minor bumper scratch. can she get diversion?

Can I get introuble for witnessing something illegal?

What can I expect different now in My trial?