The district attorney has subpoenaed me to testify against my husband is this legal what happens if I don't respond
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Answered on July 09, 2009
I agree with the assessmants of my two colleagues, who have addressed all of the salient points. Given your interest in asserting the marital...
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How can a parolee be charged with violation if not properly informed
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Answered on July 09, 2009
Respectfully, I believe I answered this question at...
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How can a parloee be charged for violation if he is not informed properly
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Answered on July 09, 2009
You can be charged with the violation, however the real question is whether you can be convicted of the violation. These types of situations...
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I have never been in trouble before and now have grand theft and dealing in stolen prop. what could happen?
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Answered on July 09, 2009
You could be charged and sentenced under several different theories, with all of the offenses committed by those others involved. Using the crime...
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If there is a very strong possibilty a statement was obtained illegally by police, is there any reason NOT to move to suppress?
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Answered on July 09, 2009
Based on the circumstances you outlined in your question, if the case were here in NJ, I would file the Motion to Suppress on behalf of my client....
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Can a suspect be held in jail of the victim signed an affidavit of non prosection and dropped the charges
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Answered on July 09, 2009
The State (the prosecuting authority) is the only entity that can drop charges. A victim can ask that charges be dropped. A witness can recant, and...
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I recently received a speeding ticket in NY and have a Maryland License, is there reciprocity between the states for points?
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Answered on July 09, 2009
Maryland will report the conviction to the NY MVC. What NY will do is up to the NY MVC. If you are unsure of what impact the out-of-State...
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If a city prosecutor dismisses a traffic ticket how soon can they change their minds ?
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Answered on July 09, 2009
In my experience here in NJ, a dismissal on the record is typically with prejudice, meaning that the prosecutor cannot reinstate the charge, (or...
What is an example of a proscriptive law?
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Answered on July 09, 2009
A proscriptive law is a law that says, DO NOT DO THIS, OR YOU ARE SUBJECT TO ....
One definition describes it as:
proscription - a decree that...
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Can I request a different judge in a trial?
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Answered on July 09, 2009
The questions you ask would be best answered by a local lawyer who has appeared in the Court where this occurred and will know the local Court Rule...