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What remedy does a defendant have if someone lied to get on a jury in order to insure a conviction and he was found guilty?
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Answered on November 02, 2020
The defendant's remedy is to pursue post-conviction relief. To actually get relief is quite a challenge-- there would need to be strong admissible...
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What can i do ?
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Answered on November 02, 2020
1. Regardless of whether you received a no trespass order, DON'T go back to the store.
2. "Only" a ticket is quite common in the age of Covid. It...
What are main factors affecting the outcome of a DUI hearing?
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Answered on October 30, 2020
The main factors? If there is a breathalyzer, then the results are an important factor. Whether the machine was working properly, was certified...
What happens if I get stop while on parole but I dont get arrested?
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Answered on October 30, 2020
What happens is you report this contact to your probation officer. Failure to do so almost certainly violates your probation. Driving on a...
17 year old and a 14 year old
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Answered on October 28, 2020
You are right to be concerned because the 14 year old cannot legally consent to sexual intercourse. You run a serious risk of criminal...
My son has a possession of a firearm by a convicted felon charge
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Answered on October 27, 2020
Yes. Your son needs a lawyer. The police and prosecutor will have to prove constructive possession of the firearm. That means they have to prove...
If my girlfriend is subpoenaed to court and doesn't show, will they drop the charges? Do I need an attorney?
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Answered on October 26, 2020
You absolutely need an attorney. Domestic assault charges are taken very seriously by police, prosecutors and judges. You want proof? You just...
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Do i need a lawyer??
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Answered on October 26, 2020
Any time you ask that question-- do I need a lawyer?-- you almost certainly do.
That is especially true when you have a prior conviction and you...
Im in mississippi and i got indicted,but i never got the indictment?
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Answered on October 23, 2020
The fact that you did not receive a physical copy of the indictment is unlikely-- based on what you have shared-- to lead to a dismissal of the...
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I used the same barcode to scan the same item and was told that it was not on sale and also missed scanning a item.
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Answered on October 22, 2020
Do not try to explain this to the police if they contact you. If you cannot afford an attorney, ask for counsel to be appointed when you go to...
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