Do I have any legal options whatsoever? Rights, recourse, of ANY kind?

It would be difficult to impossible to "reopen" the case today. My California colleagues have given good advice about how to go about sealing your...

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Drivers are generally expected to drive according to the conditions. That means if there is ice out, you have to slow down. That's what a...

How can i beat my charges if i wasnt read my rights

Were you charged with a theft at Walmart? If you were, did you say something while you were in custody that they now want to use against you? You...

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What happens if a victim is unavailable?

The prisons and jails of this nation are filled with guys who "knew for a fact" that the witness was not going to show. No one here can predict...

I am forty. She is 16 years old. Can I have sex wirh her?

Sure you can. You can also be convicted of statutory rape. Jail. Sex offender registration. Please. Go away.

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Can legal questions posted on Avvo about made up events for intellectual purposes be misinterpreted by law enforcement?

The "hypothetical" questions can be used against the asker, even if he/she is an "outstanding member of society." The Q and A forum on AVVO is not...

Will the court allow this line of questioning to take place? All these are fair questions.

No, there is no conflict. When you drove your vehicle into the city, you came within the jurisdiction of the municipality. Depending on the...

Is there anything that he can do to have his case reheard with another lawyer to fight for him?

If you want to help him, you can engage an attorney to meet with him and offer a second opinion. But he does not have the right to choose the...

How long do these trials last and could the time he is facing go down?

This may shock you, but no lawyer, paid or unpaid, can guarantee success. Felony murder is very difficult to understand. But it boils down to...

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Whats going to happen? What can i do to not get jail time? How can i get a fine instead of jail time?

Bottom line, you need a lawyer. You cannot deal with this by yourself. Hire the best lawyer you can afford. If you cannot pay for an attorney,...