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My friend is getting charged with extortion, what should his girlfriend tell the investigator to get the felony dropped??
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Answered on August 27, 2012
The girlfriend doesn’t bring charges, only the prosecution does, and as such she doesn’t get to drop them (only the prosecution does). The...
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Deadly force against towing of occupied vehicle? :)
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Answered on August 27, 2012
One is generally only permitted to use deadly physical force to defend themselves from the same type of aggressive action. While kidnapping could...
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Lethal force to defend property?
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Answered on August 27, 2012
I don’t believe that this forum is designed for hypothetical questions but I do agree with the other attorneys who have already answered....
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I am looking for an excellent crimmnal lawyer for my daughter who was convicted wrongly in Missiouri. How do I find one.
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Answered on August 27, 2012
At this point it seems that you need an appellate or post conviction relief attorney. You can search here on Avvo or you can reach out to the local...
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In the State of MD 15 a 20 yr old boy has sexual intercourse with a 15 year old girl,even with her consent.
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Answered on August 27, 2012
You asked this question already. Bottom line is that the prosecution will determine based on all of the facts and circumstances what charge(s) they...
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What does it take to get a search warrant issued.
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Answered on August 27, 2012
More information is needed to address this. Generally speaking, however, law enforcement needs to present probable cause that a crime was committed...
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My 20 yr old son was stopped for DWI in MN we live in GA, can we reschedule court date
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Answered on August 27, 2012
It may be possible but your son should have an attorney regardless. Let the attorney handle it. S/he can make any and all necessary arrangements...
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When your the victim of a crime and the county DA office see no crime or maybe doesnt want to where do you go.
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Answered on August 27, 2012
I am not exactly certain as to what your question actually is but something doesn’t sound right with what you describe.
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Is jail time involved when your probation is revolked due to a failed drug test from eight months ago?
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Answered on August 27, 2012
If you are found guilty of a violation of probation the court can revoke the probation and resentence you to any lawful sentence permitted for the...
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I just found out I have an arrest warrant , issued in 1999, out for my arrest. What do I need to do?
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Answered on August 27, 2012
You need to turn yourself in. I suggest that you do so sooner rather than later because so long as there is an active warrant out, you can be...
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