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Will the co-defendant's case also be dismissed if the first defendant's case is dismissed due to winning a Frank's motion
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Answered on December 10, 2015
As my colleague suggests, it depends on whether the co-defendant has "standing" to raise the same fourth amendment claim. The person to discuss...
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What can be done to simply travel to the countries?
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Answered on December 10, 2015
Some countries, Canada being one, frown on admitting people convicted of DUI. I cannot speak to the other countries, but each one is different. ...
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Should I hire a lawyer or is he going to get the same sentence whether I hire one or he uses a public defender?
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Answered on December 10, 2015
Federal public defenders are excellent lawyers and do a great job for their clients. Many of them are among the best defense attorneys in the...
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Is it possible to not get sent to Jail, wail using a public defender?
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Answered on December 10, 2015
Public defenders do a great job for many clients. But as my colleague suggests, the strength of the case against you is more important than your...
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Bench warrant and how to avoid a bad record
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Answered on December 10, 2015
There will be a record of arrest, I would expect, though not a conviction. Contact a local Hawaii attorney to see about sealing your record or...
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Why wasn't I arrested this morning if they have two controlled buys against me, and how long before the case is unsealed?
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Answered on December 10, 2015
You should be preparing to meet with a lawyer to represent you. There are lots of reasons why you were not arrested this morning. Authorities are...
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What legal steps can a citizen take when they are being stalked and their life has been threatened ?
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Answered on December 10, 2015
This sounds very strange. You say "they called" you, and then say that the "one time" you answered the phone, the person identified "themselves"...
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Was it a legal search and seizure? What, if anything, could an attorney do to get these three charges reduced or dismissed?
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Answered on December 10, 2015
The warrant issue is worthless. The police essentially complied with the requirement. As for the search, it doesn't sound as though your rights...
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I'm I liable if I call the police or is she?
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Answered on December 10, 2015
I totally agree with my Florida colleagues. Your "contract" is worthless. You have knowledge that she has kept and used drugs in your home. Her...
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How can I find out when/where my son will be transferred from Dallas County Jail to TDCJ?
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Answered on December 08, 2015
Law enforcement does not generally disclose this information for fear of creating risk for escapes/problems, etc. Unfortunately, you will find out...
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