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I went to the park with my girlfriend late at night an a cop saw us an charged us of Trespassing(140.5) should I plead guilty?
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Answered on October 13, 2017
DO NOT plead guilty. Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney to try to get the charges dismissed or reduced to something that will keep your...
Can the police or prosecutor be liable for bluffing about evidence against you that doesn't exist in reality?
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Answered on October 13, 2017
The police can use deception to extract a confession.
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Will I be charged with domestic violence if I assaulted a sibling but we live in two different households ?
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Answered on October 11, 2017
You can be charged with domestic violence even if you and your sibling live separately.
Detective doesnt want to tell my lawyer what are the charges but tells him He doesn't know but he has to be arrested.
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Answered on October 08, 2017
Technically the Detective is correct because it is the DA who ultimately decides what the charges are but fundamentally he is being disingenuous...
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If I already have a misdemeanor is it possible to get no jail time for grand larceny if I have proof I didn’t do it?
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Answered on October 03, 2017
Yes, it’s possible to get no jail time. If you have proof you didn’t do it, you’re looking at a trial. If you lose the trial, you may get some...
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My Pre trial officer sent an email to my attorney stating I was positive for cocaine and opiates?
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Answered on October 03, 2017
Not sure what you mean by “Pretrial Officer” (possibly supervised release?) but probably not a violation of any law. If it’s something connected...
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What to expect?
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Answered on October 01, 2017
If he hasn't seen the judge yet, expect some bail to be set so show up with a lawyer prepared to make a bail application. Expect a violation of...
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I am 18 tommrow I sign the lease for my studio apartment. Can My mom call the cops on me if I move out in New York?
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Answered on September 29, 2017
You are free to move out if you want.
What to do when I’m being charged with petit Larceny at age 17 (almost 18) in a month?
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Answered on September 28, 2017
Hire an attorney ASAP. Do not plead to anything before consulting a criminal defense lawyer. It's a misdemeanor and even accepting a disposition...
I have 2 prior felonies, both convictions over 10 years ago. Do these count for sentencing guidelines? Minimum and maximum time?
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Answered on September 25, 2017
It depends how much time was tolled by periods of incarceration.
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