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Probation put in to revoke my probation in court and lock me up will the judge give me a 2nd chance on my 1st misdemeanor VOP
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Answered on November 24, 2013
If your attorney cannot answer that question, how can you expect strangers to know. It's up to the judge who hopefully will take those things into...
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Time limit for a new trial or hearing after winning an appeal.
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Answered on November 24, 2013
If you were not represented by counsel, call the Court to learn whether they served the 10 day notice or whether that was your duty
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Hello on an Appeal: writing my transcripts in counsels opening he stated defendant was
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Answered on November 24, 2013
Very wired. From a NY state of view, the entire conversation before a jury was improper, as a grand jury's opinion is not relevant. The fact that...
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Is a 4th degree criminal mischief from 1983 going to affect the ncis ck if I purchace a gun I passed pistol permit check in 88
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Answered on November 24, 2013
NY does not expunge records. If it was important, you could try to file a motion to vacate the conviction alleging some Constitutional infirmity,...
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I just had to have my ex-gf arrested for stealing 2 checks addressed to me from my mailbox, forging my name and cashing them...
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Answered on November 24, 2013
Sentences vary from judge to judge, case to case, defendant to defendant. If the defendant has not prions, looks pleasant, sounds contrite, there...
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I was wondering if a public defender is allowed to be hired privately?
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Answered on November 24, 2013
In the old days, a public defender was an employee of either the State or an agency funded by the State. Now however, we have appointed attorneys,...
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My child 16 yrs old did not have a parent present during questioning
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Answered on November 23, 2013
The police had to advise the 16 year old of their rights to counsel, etc, not to their desire to see their parents. If they did, than any...
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Outpatient substance abuse evaluation- unnecessary referral for treatment
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Answered on November 23, 2013
If you are clean and sober there should not be a problem. If they say otherwise seek an attorney and sue.
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Can i legally "vacate" my sentence hearing this monday? if so, will it by me more time to get another attorney to better review
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Answered on November 23, 2013
One cannot simply vacate or withdraw their plea. There must be an infirmity, a reason why the plea was improperly taken. Failure of counsel to...
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I missed one day of my 2 days community service and couldn't reschedule. I was arrested for hopping the train. What can happen?
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Answered on November 23, 2013
If you get re-arrested for a new crime, or get stopped by a policeman, they will check records & learn of your warrant, if it has issued. At that...
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