My 17 year old son refuses to go to school . His mother has paid 2 truancy fines already what are our legal options?
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Answered on October 07, 2015
You should be prepared to demonstrate that you have attempted to get your son to go to school when you are next called to the hearing. If you can...
How long does it take to get detainers lifted?
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Answered on October 07, 2015
There is no set amount of time for how long this takes. It depends on the judge and how willing the judge is to act on the motion to lift detainer....
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What are the chances of charges being dropped at the Prelim hearing
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Answered on October 06, 2015
Physical evidence is not required to hold a charge for trial, or even to convict (despite what tv shows). The report from the night of the arrest...
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I need to find as much information as I can about juveniles receiving life sentences. 1993 and Washington d c area. Any place th
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Answered on October 06, 2015
You will have to do your own research into how the D.C. area courts are addressing this. I suggest going to the local bar association law library....
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Caught stealing from work..what's going to happen?? Giftcards involved...
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Answered on October 01, 2015
As a general rule, the police are not your friend when that are filing charges against you and you should not speak to them without an attorney....
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My Bf is being held on a detainer for a VOP since June 9th, he still hasn't had a GAG 1 hearing, is there a time limit on this?
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Answered on September 30, 2015
Merely because your boyfriend did not attend a Gagnon I hearing does not mean it was not held. Gagnon I hearings are often held administratively at...
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Guilty plea to felony (F3), but police record now shows misdemeanor (M1). Error in court records, or some other explanation?
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Answered on September 30, 2015
The grading of a crime will not be changed after the fact, even if the statute changes, unless the amended statute explicitly is retroactive. I am...
Am I given credit for my PA DL suspension for dui while I'm on house arrest or does H.A. need completed before credit is given?
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Answered on September 29, 2015
Credit cannot be given for incarceration in jail or prison, but, unless the judge orders otherwise, I am unfamiliar with any situation where credit...
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Am I going to jail, gonna get a fine? Should I get a lawyer?
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Answered on September 29, 2015
Your question does not provide enough information to know what you are asking. And, there is too much information needed to make this appropriate...
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I was in a fight 10 days ago and me the guy that fought got let go by the police. Can the cop still arrest me now?
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Answered on September 29, 2015
Yes, the police can still arrest you now for the fight. What you should do is immediately consult with an attorney and stop speaking to anyone,...
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