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Can you still press charges against a shoplifter after the incident has passed and you've released them from custody?
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Answered on June 22, 2016
As already stated, the police and the District Attorney have discretion on which cases to charge and prosecute. If you are unsatisfied with the...
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was pulled over 2 weeks ago and charged with AUO 3rd car was impounded and they took me to jail ani bailed out and got the car
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Answered on June 22, 2016
Contact an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately and do not speak with the police. Do not volunteer to show up so they can "ask you...
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What will happen if I, the victim, do not show up to court to testify?
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Answered on June 20, 2016
If the trial date has come and gone and you have not heard anything or been contacted, you're probably "out of the woods" at this point....
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What is going to happen to me?
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Answered on June 20, 2016
What will happen ultimately is hard to say. Initially, however, you now risk having a violation petition filed against you for violating the...
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Should I hire a lawyer or plea not guilty on my own?
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Answered on June 20, 2016
You should seriously consider hiring an attorney. You are charged with going 32 mph over the limit; that's an 8 point ticket. If convicted, not...
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About "ACD"
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Answered on June 17, 2016
Accepting the ACD does nothing to dispose of the case, other than adjourn resolution for the period of the ACD (typically 6 months or 1 year). If...
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Which DA office do I file a complaint?
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Answered on June 17, 2016
You don't file a complaint with the DA. You file a complaint with the appropriate law enforcement agency (i.e., police). You should begin by...
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How to handle a speeding ticket without fines mentioned on it
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Answered on June 13, 2016
You have to follow the instructions on the ticket. If you intend to plead not guilty, follow the instructions in Box B on the right side of the...
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What will happen if I received a ticket for failure to use my turn signal & missed court date?
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Answered on June 13, 2016
You need to contact the court immediately to ask if they have suspended you for your failure to appear. If you are not yet suspended, you will most...
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Is there anyway i can avoid jailtime for a second dwi
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Answered on June 13, 2016
If your last DWI was 13 years ago, this new one will be considered a first offense for statutory purposes, but the DA is still free to consider...