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Can cops question you because you were associated with a person in the past and they have been arrested?
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Answered on September 16, 2009
The short answer is Yes. The long answer, which I recommend this person discuss with an experienced criminal defense lawyer admitted to practice...
What is a Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) program?
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Answered on September 16, 2009
PTI is a diversionary program, that if successfully completed, allows you to get the charges dismissed. The PTI term can be from 1-3 years, and may...
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I need advice on how to get a transfer of probation from Tennessee to Nebraska. I am on paper till 2017.
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Answered on September 16, 2009
Your current probation officer in TN will need to contact the State of Nebraska to see if they will aceept the transfered probation under the...
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Is there a way to find out what info was provided to obtain an arrest warrant?
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Answered on September 16, 2009
Unless you are a lawyer and have entered an appearance with the Court as his counsel, the general answer is No. Good luck.
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Are police allowed to do a search warrant if nobody is home?
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Answered on September 16, 2009
Generally, the police can execute a search warrant when nobody is home. Also in general, the time when the warrant is to be executed (not...
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Hello, recently my brother was charged on two counts, one being felony firearm and shorthand shotgun. how could we get him
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Answered on September 16, 2009
Respectfully, there is no way to answer the questions without a great deal of additional information. Any disposition or sentence will depend on...
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Defendant in pending assault case has filed a protection order against the plaintiff in assault case, how do I respond?
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Answered on September 16, 2009
You have no contact with her or the children. You stay away from their residence, do not accept calls from them and do not return calls from them....
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Cocaine charge
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Answered on September 16, 2009
The legal concept of possession does not require that the item (the cocaine) be actually on their person. In addition to actual possession, the law...
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Can I request a police report before an arrainment
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Answered on September 16, 2009
In most jurisdictions, once a criminal charge has been filed, the reports are provided by the prosecutor to the defense (lawyer) at the arrignment....
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How long do you have to stay in jail if you dont have a court date
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Answered on September 16, 2009
In general, when someone is arrested, a bail hearing is held. Once the bail has been set, the bail can be posted and the person is then released on...