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Does a halfway house, have the right to not give a family member your personal property becuz u obscounded from the hfwy house?
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Answered on January 26, 2018
The halfway house is no different than any other jail. Unless the owner has provided a notarized direction to give his property to another, they...
What happens when a person is offered drug court instead of jail time and they just stop appearing in drug court ?
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Answered on January 26, 2018
The case would be restored to the regular calendar and a bench warrant issued. The person has likely already entered a felony plea, so the judge...
I made a verbal statement to police about a domestic incident that happened. If no charges were made and no arrests can I dropit
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Answered on January 26, 2018
Only Donald Trump can make a statement disappear. Claim its false news! Once made. most statements exist forever. An arrest can be made on the...
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I got arrested but never pay or anything I only got a ticket to appear in court ?
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Answered on January 26, 2018
Jail is highly ulikely, but you must appear when scheduled.
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If I get a conditional plea before my court date do I still have to go to court?
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Answered on January 25, 2018
The only way to get a conditional plea is to be in the courtroom.
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3rd petit theft arrest...issued appearance ticket, what is going to happen?
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Answered on January 25, 2018
Another ACD will be difficult but not impossible. Hire a skilled attorney and hope for the best.
Can a local DA start a criminal proceeding if a civil proceeding is in progress ? What are the pro's and
con's of this ?
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Answered on January 25, 2018
If the DA wishes to cause a criminal prosecution they can. It is usually helpful to the victim.
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Will I get jail time or probation?
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Answered on January 25, 2018
The fact that this is your first arrest is favorable. It will depend on the DA and the judge, but often they will allow the matter to be resolved...
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Whats the worst that can happen?
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Answered on January 25, 2018
You need to retain the services of a skilled criminal attorney. Nobody can predict the outcome of your case based on your statements alone, but a...
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I am 23 and the girl that I love is 17 and she loves me more then anything. But her father threaten to have me. Put in jail?
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Answered on January 24, 2018
In New York State, 17 is the age of consent. That means she could have sex with you even though she’s only 17. However that would not stop her...
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