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Why would mail be "underliverable" to an inmate in MDC Brooklyn? Court Service was also returned as undeliverable?
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Answered on October 31, 2010
A detainee may not have to accept service of legal documents. You can contact the MDC BROOKLYN at phone: 718-840-4200; Fax: 718-840-5001 or...
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How low do I have to press charges
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Answered on October 31, 2010
Mr. Faga makes a very good point. Once you make a complaint to the police you will not be able to control the case. The district attorney may want...
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How could I find out if there is a warrent out for my arrest?
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Answered on October 31, 2010
You probably can't. Usually arrest warrants are not public documents for the obvious reason that the police are looking to arrest the target. You...
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If someone is charged with a crime (white collar) in a different county, and they aren't considered a flight risk, what happens?
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Answered on October 31, 2010
The answer is it depends. When law enforcement officers decide whether to arrest someone or simply allow them to surrender they consider a number...
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How long is a investigation about a stolen and cashed tax refund
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Answered on October 31, 2010
You may also want to contact the office of your member of Congress. This is the type of inquiry which they routinely make for constituents....
Why would a lawyer subpoena a witness who has already agreed to testify? Pissing in the well if you ask me...
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Answered on October 16, 2010
The lawyer should have explained better why he issued the subpoena. Like most trial attorneys, I issue subpoenas to all witnesses, except, of...
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I have been summoned as a witness in a criminal case in which I am the ONLY witness. I DO NOT wish to testify. DO I have too?
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Answered on October 16, 2010
You have to show up. Subpoena literally means "under penalty." It is a means used to force a witness to testify. Very few non-party witnesses, like...
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Do I need an attorney?
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Answered on October 16, 2010
It’s not clear what happened. You may want to contact a firm which handles whistle blower cases. Make sure the firm is reputable. Good luck.
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If there is no physical evidence in a case, only witness statements, can it be dropped?
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Answered on October 16, 2010
Probably not, unless your adversary also considers the witnesses to be unreliable. Without physical evidence, the issue is who will be jury or...
Attorney Client privelage in a Pro se case?
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Answered on October 16, 2010
The attorney client privilege protects communication between an attorney and client. Since pro se literally means for oneself, there is no...