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Can someone be charged with something that is not on the arrest warrant?
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Answered on March 02, 2014
Yes, this happens a lot, for a variety of reasons.
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Does he need an attorney and will he get jail time?
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Answered on March 01, 2014
Yes, he definitely needs an attorney. Whether he gets jail time will depend on the facts and his criminal history, but there are often non-jail...
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Prosecutor want to meet with me on Thursday is that a good thing or a bad thing
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Answered on March 01, 2014
Need more info. If you are a defendant in a criminal case, you do NOT meet with any prosecutor without your attorney.
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Need help understanding BASIC LEGAL TERMS such as, Appellate , Surrogate Court, difference between open, closed & sealed records
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Answered on March 01, 2014
Many of the answers to your questions can be found by doing a simple "Google" search. Other than that, all courthouses have good law libraries...
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Am I eligible for youthful offender and is it possible I won't face any serious sentence
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Answered on February 28, 2014
If you have never been a adjudicated a youthful offender before, and have not Family Court juvenile prior incidents, you are eligible for YO. Jail...
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Facing a class B misdemeanor and am wondering what my options are? Is there any chance I can keep this from going on my record?
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Answered on February 27, 2014
Yes, it's possible. Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney.
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I posted bail for someone and they pleaded guilty to 2 of the charges. 2 of the other charges will go to trial a year later.
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Answered on February 27, 2014
Bail is returned when the case is closed, ether by conviction or dismissal, including payment of fines and satisfaction of all other conditions. ...
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My brother had 6 days in jail, because someone took his identity and made a case, and has a warrant in Connecticut.
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Answered on February 26, 2014
You need to find out where in Connecticut the case is pending. The NY lawyer should be able to tell you that. Then you can contact the local...
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Can misdemeanor charges be dropped after arraignment but before hearing?
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Answered on February 26, 2014
Yes, the charges can be dismissed. It is up to the DA. Start by contacting your son's lawyer.
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I am a permanent resident and received a DAT for a PL 120.00 01
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Answered on February 26, 2014
Jail is unlikely for a first offense misdemeanor assault. You may be able to get the charges reduced to something that is not a crime or even...
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