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My 19 year old child has ben summoned to court for underage drinking she had a .05 bac level. should she plea not guilty
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Answered on August 10, 2013
She should, of course, find a lawyer and enter an initial not guilty plea to keep all options open. Being under 21, she faces very stiff...
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If you did not do the crime, would you still take a plea offer?
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Answered on August 09, 2013
That is a choice only the defendant can make. Many judges will not accept guilty pleas where a defendant has consistently maintained his innocence...
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Can my daughter be given a ticket for parking her motorcycle in front of our house, on our walkway, because of no driveway
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Answered on August 09, 2013
Obviously she can be given the ticket because it was, in fact, issued. Whether her conduct actually violated the statute is another matter. ...
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On what grounds can one be convicted of a burglary?
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Answered on August 09, 2013
The facts of each case will dictate whether the case can be proved beyond a reasonable doubt. Prosecutors don't tend to file charges unless they...
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Can a case be dismissed for reason of Failure to Prosecute if the Rule is NOT met?
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Answered on August 08, 2013
It's unclear what is going on here. Judges don't dismiss cases just so a party can't have a hearing; they dismiss them usually because a party...
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I have two felony convictions in the state of NY that are 6 six years old that were credit card fraud.
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Answered on August 07, 2013
Convictions in New York cannot be expunged and felony records cannot be sealed (except for very specific crimes where the defendant was sentenced...
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As a first offense with a class a misdemeanor what is the maximum punishment I can receive?
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Answered on August 07, 2013
The max punishment for a misdemeanor has been explained already, but as both attorneys have also mentioned, you should strongly consider getting a...
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Release and Hold Harmless Agreement
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Answered on August 06, 2013
Release and Hold Harmless agreements are intended to cover exactly these types of situations, so absent some showing of fraud on the body shop...
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How many years is someone possibly facing who is charged with 5 counts of armed robbery in one night?
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Answered on August 06, 2013
Sentences in federal court are determined by mechanical application of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. His retained or appointed attorney...
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Anything I can say to the judge?
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Answered on August 06, 2013
Judge can't drop charges, but an ACD may be within the realm of possibilities. A good criminal defense attorney can make the arguments to the...
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