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Husband charged 2nd time with Harassment 2nd with an ACD for Harassment 2nd from a prior. What will happen ?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

I would contact the ADA handling the current case and inform them about the ACD and existing OoP. It's likely that they know about it and will...

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I had a dwi that was supposed to be droped. i got another one and they r trying to convict on a second dwi offence. why?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

The first thing you need to do is go to the court where the first conviction occurred. Go to the clerk's office and get a Certificate of...

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My attorney says his past armed robbery cases got no more than a year? Does this sound like it can be true?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

Lawyers are ethically obligated to tell you that past results do not guarantee similar future results. That's a fact. The specific facts of a...

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Is there a such thing as attempted armed robbery in New York?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

I was a Brooklyn prosecutor for over 7 years and I have seen many of these cases plead down one count or more depending on many factors which I'd...

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Can detectives or DA bribe/blackmail a family member of a wanted suspect with free jail time/indictment?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

While the police may have claimed he'd be indicted on burglary if he didn't give up his brothers whereabouts, I can tell you as a former prosecutor...

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I have a NJ license i got a DWI in Bronx New York

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

While I agree with the other attorneys that you need to seek a consultation with an experienced DWi attorney, I think there are some key facts...

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Can a 21 year old be locked up cause his girlfriend is 16 and pergent

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

it wasn't a "rape" as you put it given what people ordinarily thing of when it comes to rape. Sex by force or coercion. However, in New York a...

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For a public urination ticket in NYC, does the police officer have to witness you in the act of urinating or of the like?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

What an officer witnesses and what they claim they witness are often two different creatures. You need to know what section you are being charged...

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What happens if i skip my community service?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

I can't envision a situation where a warrant wasn't issued for your arrest when you failed to appear to show proof of completing community service....

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What happens if i skip my community service?

Richard's answer | Answered on July 11, 2011

I can't envision a situation where a warrant wasn't issued for your arrest when you failed to appear to show proof of completing community service....

Richard C. Southard's Answers (12711)

Husband charged 2nd time with Harassment 2nd with an ACD for Harassment 2nd from a prior. What will happen ?

I had a dwi that was supposed to be droped. i got another one and they r trying to convict on a second dwi offence. why?

My attorney says his past armed robbery cases got no more than a year? Does this sound like it can be true?

Is there a such thing as attempted armed robbery in New York?

Can detectives or DA bribe/blackmail a family member of a wanted suspect with free jail time/indictment?

I have a NJ license i got a DWI in Bronx New York

Can a 21 year old be locked up cause his girlfriend is 16 and pergent

For a public urination ticket in NYC, does the police officer have to witness you in the act of urinating or of the like?

What happens if i skip my community service?

What happens if i skip my community service?