Questions answered by Howard Woodley Bailey

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Can a DA pull up a person's juvenile cases/charges when he is going before the Superior Court?

Howard's answer | Answered on July 06, 2009

I agree with my colleague. The information can be used for certain specific purposes since he is now charged with crimes as an adult. The extent...

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If i was arrested for trespassing in another state should i use a lawyer from my state or the state it occured?

Howard's answer | Answered on July 06, 2009

I agree with Mr. Kaman, who is correct as usual. Given the facts presented in your question, I suggest you consider retaining a lawyer in the State...

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How to go pro-say in court?

Howard's answer | Answered on July 06, 2009

If you have a lawyer, you are not pro se, you are a represented individual. If the lawyer accepted the representation, it is incumbent on the...

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Do i need an attorney for an arraignment?

Howard's answer | Answered on July 06, 2009

I agree with Mr. Dane. Having a lawyer get involved with the case from the earliest point assists in the disposition of the case, making bail...

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Do non violent criminal offenders only serve 65% of time in VA?

Howard's answer | Answered on July 06, 2009

I agree with Mr. Kaman's assessment. Good luck. DISCLAIMER This answer does not create an attorney-client relationship or constitute legal...

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I was arrested for battery but case was dropped because video cleared me. Why won't the law now charge the real criminal?

Howard's answer | Answered on July 06, 2009

I agree with my colleagues, and recommend that you follow up with their suggestions. Good luck. DISCLAIMER This answer does not create an...

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What options are there, if one can prove in criminal court that an arresting officer lied?

Howard's answer | Answered on July 06, 2009

I agree with my colleagues. If it can be proven that the officer lied, then it would affect his credibility. Respectfully, this is something that...

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I am a victim of domestic abuse and had to work under soeone else's name and ssn what happens if i get caught?

Howard's answer | Answered on July 06, 2009

I agree with my colleague. There are too many facts left out to render any appropriate analysis. I also suggest that you contact an immigration...

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Can we sue the probation department or change the probation officers as well as supervisor...need a lawyer pro bono

Howard's answer | Answered on July 06, 2009

The sentence for the charges you reference typically have standard conditions of probation, and sometimes special conditions of probation that are...

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Does public Defender have rght to continue case without notifying the client even when client objects to continuance?

Howard's answer | Answered on July 06, 2009

I agree with my colleague. Your lawyer, the public defender, represents you. You have the absolute right to have input into every decision about...

Howard Woodley Bailey's Answers (5092)

Can a DA pull up a person's juvenile cases/charges when he is going before the Superior Court?

If i was arrested for trespassing in another state should i use a lawyer from my state or the state it occured?

How to go pro-say in court?

Do i need an attorney for an arraignment?

Do non violent criminal offenders only serve 65% of time in VA?

I was arrested for battery but case was dropped because video cleared me. Why won't the law now charge the real criminal?

What options are there, if one can prove in criminal court that an arresting officer lied?

I am a victim of domestic abuse and had to work under soeone else's name and ssn what happens if i get caught?

Can we sue the probation department or change the probation officers as well as supervisor...need a lawyer pro bono

Does public Defender have rght to continue case without notifying the client even when client objects to continuance?