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Should I pay a civil damages demand after three letters? What are the chances of litigation costing more? (Shoplifting)
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Answered on November 11, 2013
A civil demand has no legal effect, as you have seen. If the store wants to sue, let them. So far stores have not pursued legal recourse because...
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Should I wait and get a Public Defender for a first time Petit Theft?
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Answered on November 10, 2013
If you can afford an attorney, hire one. If not ask the court for a public defender. If you have a clean record, you should be able to keep it...
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Misdemeanor b criminal possession of marijuana-5th pl 221.10.1
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Answered on November 10, 2013
Hire a good lawyer and make sure you tell him about your immigration status. The lawyer can either negotiate the case and try to get it ACD'd, or...
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Can a c felony for grand larcenybe dropped to a misdameanor by the da before a grand jury indictment in ny
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Answered on November 10, 2013
Yes, of course. The DA has absolute discretion. He may be influenced by the media, politics, and public pressure, but he is free to do whatever...
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Can someone extort you into having a relationship if they are holding grand larceny charges over your head
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Answered on November 10, 2013
Two can play the game. He has little or no proof that you stole money from him. If he tells the truth to the cops, that he discovered the theft...
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I have a prior e felony and now am being charged with a c felony for grand larceny by trick to a boyfriend is there anyway
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Answered on November 10, 2013
If your prior felony conviction was within the last ten years, you are a predicate felon and if indicted on the new case, you MUST be sent to...
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Century 21 court summon shoplift?
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Answered on November 10, 2013
I've never seen it or heard of it happening.
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How long does it take to get a court summons in the mail?
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Answered on November 10, 2013
The civil demand has no weight or meaning. Most people who ask an attorney, do not pay it. It is highly unlikely that you will get a court...
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I recently took a plea deal for 2 years +2 supervised release I just wanted to know how much time will I actually do ?
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Answered on November 10, 2013
With no priors that is a tough sentence for NYC. Were you represented by counsel? You are destined to spend close to the two years in jail unless...
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I have charged with unlawful imprisonment but i stood in front of a door while i was speaking to someone. Should i plead guilty
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Answered on November 10, 2013
No, hire an attorney and explain the situation fully
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