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I was detained/arrested for unlawful possession of marihuana but was not read my Miranda Rights. Can this aid me in court?
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Answered on August 31, 2012
The police are only required to read you the Miranda warnings if they wish to question while in custody. So if they dint question you the fact that...
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I need a lawyer for traffic ticket and possible false instrument to dmv 8 yrs ago in upstate ny.suspended licence till.
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Answered on August 31, 2012
He cant and won't get prosecuted for what's happened eight years ago. If this is administrative within the DMV it may just be simpler and cheaper...
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In an assault case, can the simple size difference of the two people involved be used as evidence?
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Answered on August 31, 2012
It's an argument to be made but it would be to the jury to decide whether or not they wantnt believe it. I suspect you'll need more. Discuss this...
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What if a witness is no longer in the country, and won't be coming back?
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Answered on August 31, 2012
The witness would actually need to come to court if s/he were to testify.
What does disposition of court action PG PHL 0229 0V mean in New York criminal court? Does it go on my record?
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Answered on August 31, 2012
No, you will not have a criminal record for your misdemeanor conviction. You got the violation in New York which is not a crime and therefore no...
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Certificate of relief from disabilities
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Answered on August 30, 2012
Yes once you obtain a certificate of relief from civil disabilities you would be entitled to its benefits. NY is, however, an at will employment...
Should I pay a parking ticket if they got my license plate wrong?
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Answered on August 30, 2012
Pay the ticket. Yes it can come back to haunt you if they ever figure it out.
Can I press charges against my father for sexual abuse that happened 40 years ago? I was 3.
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Answered on August 30, 2012
I don't suspect that anything can be done 40 years after the fact even if the charge(s) could still legally be brought especially if you can't...
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My car was stolen and damaged 3 weeks ago do the thieves have to pay for the damages?
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Answered on August 30, 2012
Contact the prosecutors office and ask that restitution be made a condition of any plea deal that is offered or that it be ordered by the court if...
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What happens when a child molestor violates probation?
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Answered on August 30, 2012
If the violation is founded it can lead to probation being revoked and the defendant resentenced to any lawful sentence permitted for the offense...
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