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Husband skipped court, and in jail he had contraband given to him from another inmate? what will happen.
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Answered on January 11, 2016
He has demonstrated a disrespect for the judge and the process. He may find the consequences to be jail. He needs an advocate. A lawyer to frame...
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Can legal questions posted on Avvo about made up events for intellectual purposes be misinterpreted by law enforcement?
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Answered on January 11, 2016
Yes. Police can assume that the hypotheticals are in fact real situations. Proving it is a different matter, but they would be able to use the...
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Can police officers use loopholes to charge someone with a DWI who is within the permitted alcohol intake level?
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Answered on January 11, 2016
Yes. If his driving was effected by alcohol, in the opinion of the arresting officer.
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Is a 1-3yrs in state prison plus 5yrs probation a legal sentence?Can you be on state parole and city probation at the same time?
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Answered on January 11, 2016
I never heard of such a sentence and believe it to be unauthorized.
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Is she looking at jail time, she is absolutely terrified and I don't know what to tell her.
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Answered on January 11, 2016
Jail is extremely unlikely, but she still does not want a criminal record. She should hire a skilled attorney who may be able to get the matter...
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Will the courts keep my friend out of prison since the courts and police arrested the wrong person?
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Answered on January 10, 2016
They do not reward people who commit crimes, even when they surrender and exonerate a innocent person. If your friend has a good reason for...
Charged with NYC Park Rules (PRR) 105-S1, "Inside Children's park without a kid". Will there be any criminal record?
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Answered on January 10, 2016
If it was no big deal, the cops would have simply told you to move on. Instead. THEY ARRESTED YOU, CHARGED YOU WITH A CRIME, AND TOLD YOU TO PLEAD...
Can a prosecution witness be found in contempt of court for failing to attend court?
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Answered on January 10, 2016
If properly subpoenaed, or ordered by the judge in person to attend, a person can be prosecuted for contempt of Court for failing to obey.
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Getting 90 days for a probation violation, do I receive any good time?
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Answered on January 10, 2016
Tou will get credit for the amount of time sered and must serve a minimum of 60 days total.
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Is it safe to assume that this fictitious man or woman is very lucky and will not be charged with a crime?
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Answered on January 10, 2016
Since your question is purely hypothetcal, I choose not to answer it. This forum is for people who need help or advice. You have already...
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